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# Infusions & Teas

Infusions are similar to a tea, but stronger. Specifically useful for preparations that contain hard, woody stems or bark.

> ## Base Recipe for Infusion
>
> *From my Use*
>
> * 1 cup dried herb
> * 1 quart jar of boiling water
> * Cover and steep 4 hours (See steeping times below)
> * Strain and squeeze out liquid from herbs  The remaining plant matter can then be put in your compost.
> * Let infusion cool before using.
> * Keeps in refrigerator for 3 days.
>
> ## Steeping Times for Tea and Infusions
>
> *For Teas (My recommendation)*
>
> * Leaf and flower blends - 15-30 mins
> * Roots and Barks – 1 hour (Infusions are best)
>
> *For Infusions (Susun Weed’s recommendations)*
>
> * Roots and Barks – 8 hours minimum
> * Leaves – 4 hours minimum
> * Flowers – 2 hours minimum
> * Seeds/Berries – 30 minutes minimum

*Organized Alphabetically*

## Calming Herbal Tea

*From:* [*Crone Vibes: A Year of Recipes and Rituals*](https://cronevibes.com/)

* Prep time: **dry mix: 5 minutes | steeping: 30 minutes**
* Shelf life: **dry mix: 2 years**
* Uses: **Calms nerves and your tummy**

### Ingredients

* 2 parts dried rosemary
* 1 part dried violet leaves

### Making

Add to tea ball and brew with hot water for 15-30 minutes. Drink slowly.

### Herb Notes

* Rosemary: Anti-inflammatory, aids digestion, relieves stress.
* Violet leaves: Anti-inflammatory, helps skin irritations.

## Fever Reducing Tea / Infusion

*From: Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide by Rosemary Gladstar*

* Prep time: **dry mix: 5 minutes | infusion: 4 hours**
* Shelf life: **dry mix: 2 years | infusion: 48 hours**
* Uses: **Fevers**

### Ingredients

* 1 part elder flower
* 1 part peppermint leaf
* 1 part yarrow flower and leaf

### Making

Prepare a strong infusion of the herbs (recipe at top of section).

### Using

Drink 1/2 a cup every 30 mins to bring on a sweat. Once you begin to sweat, reduce the tea to about 12 cup every hour and continue until fever subsides.

## Flower Power Formula for Lymphatic Congestion (Infusion)

*From: Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide by Rosemary Gladstar*

* Prep time: **dry mix: 5 minutes | infusion: 4 hours**
* Shelf life: **dry mix: 2 years | infusion: 48 hours**
* Uses: **Swollen glands, fibrocystic breast conditions, or history of cancer**

### Ingredients

* 2 parts red clover flower
* 1 part calendula flower
* 1 part violet leaf

### Making

Prepare the herbs as an infusion (recipe at top of section) or as a tincture.

### Using

Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon two times daily.