Herbal Medicine Making

Instead of the linear format offered in our other courses in the virtual garden, we encourage you to jump around to whatever preparations you are brewing up in your apothecary at the moment. The 'begin course' button above will start you off on the three 'Starting out' lessons provided first, and then bring you back to this page to explore whatever preparation you are called to.

Preparations are organized by medium (i.e. the type of solvents used in preparation).

Starting out

1. Basic terms of herbal medicine making
2. Essential tools & equipment in the preparation of herbal medicines
3. 30ish herbs to build your home apothecary

Just herbs

• Herbs as-is
• Herbal Smoking Mixtures & Smudges

Water

• Herbal Infusions & Decoctions
• Steam Inhalations
• Compresses
• Nasal Washes & Eyewashes
• Herbal Baths

Alcohol

• Herbal Tinctures
• Elixirs

Vinegar

• Acetums & Acetic Tinctures (Herbal Vinegars)
• Shrubs, Switchels, & Oxymels

Honey

• Herbal Honeys & Electuaries

Oil

• Herbal Oils
• Herbal Salves

Resources:

• Book Recommendations: Herbal Medicine Making