Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Chamomile and Calendula

These are freshly dried and jarred. I've been drinking this chamomile as tea, and the medicinal effects have been very noticeable. My stomach feels very good, I notice that my nerves feel more relaxed, and I've also been dabbing the post-brewed material on my face in the muslin cloth bag and my skin feels very nice. I think the whole, unprocessed form really makes a difference. Make sure to cover your teas to keep the volatile oils from escaping. I'm experimenting with brew time, as it's possible that a longer brew could degrade the medicinal properties. Usually it's ~15 minutes for a strong, medicinal broth, but it's possible that chamomile might only need 3.