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| as much herb (1/2 ounce) in the same volume of water (1 quart). |
| Comments. Except for the weak decoction, the above teas end up with an ounce (2 tablespoons) having the constituents of a gram of herb. If my dosage recommends 4 ounces of strong decoction and you only want a single dose, use 4 grams of herb or divide an ounce of herb into eight equal parts and use one part for the tea. Do not make more than a day's worth of tea at one time. |
| Sitz Baths |
| The simplest way is to add 1/2 to 1 ounce of the herb to 2 quarts of water, bring to a boil, remove from the heat and allow to steep and cool for 30 minutes. Add this to a half-bath of fairly warm water (deep enough to cover the hips). You will need to stay in the bath at least 30 minutes, adding some hot water as necessary. If it is cold outside, heat up the bathroom first; it doesn't help to get warm below if you are getting cold above. |
| There are plastic and metal tubs specifically designed for sitz baths, but it can be a delicate balance between getting the right temperature after adding the tea water, and not splashing the water all over after you sit in it. You can halve the amount of herb used for one of these little tubs, but I would suggest putting the tub in the bathtub before sitting in it to catch the overflow. Personally, I like the first method. |
| Tinctures |
| Fresh Plant Tincture |
| One part by weight of the fresh chopped herb is steeped |
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