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| leaf. Herbal vinegars are best made from apple cider vinegar and used on salads or for other culinary use. |
| Fill a glass jar with fresh herbs and cover with vinegar. Secure tightly with a nonmetal lid or stopper (vinegar corrodes metal). Place in direct sunlight or in a warm place for two to six weeks. Strain. Store in a cupboard away from light in a glass jar with a nonmetal lid. |
| Capsules |
| Herb capsules can be purchased in a natural food store or you can make your own to insure good quality. Keep herbs as whole as possible to preserve their volatile principles and medicinal properties. When ready to use, grind herbs in a coffee or spice grinder until they are powdered. Wear a pollen mask to avoid exposure to herb dust, which can irritate lungs and nasal passages. Two-part gelatin capsules, as well as vegetarian capsules are available in three sizes from a natural food store or mail-order source, listed in the Appendix. Capsule sizes range from "0" (largest) to "00" and "000" (smallest). An "00" capsule holds about 600 mg. Open the empty capsule and scoop the herb powder into it. Close the capsule. Mechanical capping devices are available in some natural food stores or through many herb companies by mail-order. These devices hold multiple capsules in place for faster filling. |
| Infused Oils |
| Many herbs can be extracted in oil and applied topically for skin ailments like eczema or psoriasis, for wound-heal- |
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