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Crush 1 oz. leaves from the herb or herbs that you picked, or bruise 1 oz. flowers. Add 1 cup of water and mix.

 

Pour the mixture into a ceramic pot.

 

Add an additional cup of water and cover.

 

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Remove and let it cool.

 

Now you have to strain the flowers and the leaves.

Store the herb water in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

 

After 2 hours, melt 1 oz. cocoa butter in a double boiler and slowly add 3 oz. fruit oil or vegetable oil and combine thoroughly. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 oz. of the prepared herb water.

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If you wish to make a mixed herbal tea such as chamomile, vervain, fennel, and licorice, it is best to prepare the herbs separately according to type. You would start by making a decoction of fennel and licorice, then make an infusion of chamomile and vervain. They should then be ready at about the same time, and can be strained into a mug and mixed together, ready to drink

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