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Student Projects
Calendula Infused Oil
Calendula Infused Coconut Oil Preparation by Deb McCracken I filled a 24 oz. jar about 1/3 full with calendula flowers, then weighed them (.6oz). After warming the coconut oil in a double boiler until melted, I poured it over the herb, measuring and recorded the amount (23oz).
White Willow Bark Tincture
White Willow Bark Tincture by Deb McCracken Although I’ve made many tinctures over the years, this is my first try with white willow bark. I’m curious to see how it will work for easing pains—headaches, menstrual cramps, joint pain, etc.
Dandelion Root & Flowers Tincture
Dandelion Root & Flowers Tincture by Jill McClean Herb used: Dandelion Method: Folk method Menstruum: 100 proof vodka I decided to create a Dandelion tincture because I love the idea of it being a liver cleanser. I’m sure that I’m not alone in thinking, that the body needs a little help with detoxing.
Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Syrup by Liane Moccia Elderberries have antiviral properties, helping prevent and speed recovery from colds and flu. This syrup is a convenient and tasty way to ingest the medicinal properties of the berries.
Dandelion Root Herbal Tincture
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) Herbal Tincture by Liane Moccia Dandelion root is a key detoxifying herb that gently stimulates the liver and gall bladder to clear waste products from the body. This tincture will be used as a gentle liver tonic in the following dosage (as recommended in James Green’s The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook):
Poison Ivy & Insect Bite Paste
Poison Ivy & Insect Bite Paste by Kirstin Biery Herbal preparations project: For this project, I chose to make a paste to use for poison ivy &/or insect bites. However, there are several items in my home that I already make for myself that also fall into this category.
Dandelion Leaf, Root, & Artichoke Leaf Glycerite
Dandelion Leaf, Root, & Artichoke Leaf Glycerite by Kirstin Biery For my herbal preparations project, I chose to make a glycerite instead of a tincture. We have an alcohol-free house, so making a standard alcohol-based tincture would not work for us.
Cinnamon & Honey Syrup
Cinnamon & Honey Syrup A Cough and Cold Remedy by Petra Whisenhunt Ingredients: Raw Honey and Freshly Ground Cinnamon Step one: Mix 1 tablespoon Raw Honey and ¼ teaspoon of Cinnamon in a bowl Step two: WARM UP the mixture to form a syrup. DO NOT BOIL. This is the perfect “no-cough” syrup! My kids have …
Oregano Alcohol Tincture
Oregano Alcohol Tincture by Petra Whisenhunt Used for Respiratory tract GI disorders and menstrual cramps and Urinary tract Disorders, Acne and Dandruff Step one: Fill a jar ½ full with fresh Oregano leaves, then fill up the remainder of the jar with 80 proof vodka. Step two: Let stand 3-6 weeks. Shake one minute each …