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Here’s one recipe from Susun Weed~ susunweed.com I’ve been doing for some time now:
Nettle Herbal Infusion
Herbal Infusion are different from simple herb teas. A hundred fold different. They have a hundred times the minerals, a hundred times the vitamins, says Susan.
To make an infusion you take a clean one liter bottle, put in an ounce (28 grams) of dried herb (to start with we are going to use nettles), add boiling water right to the top. Close the jar and leave it stand for at least four hours, or over night. This is an infusion. Susan says that infusions are the elixir of life.
Stinging Nettle: builds energy, strengthens the adrenals, and is said to restore youthful flexibility to blood vessels. A cup of nettle infusion contains 500 milligrams of calcium plus generous amounts of bone-building magnesium, potassium, silicon, boron, and zinc. It is also an excellent source of vitamins A, D, E, and K. For flexible bones, a healthy heart, thick hair, beautiful skin, and lots of energy.
January 30th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
The infusion sounds wonderful. So, after leaving it overnight, I assume that you strain it off and refrigerate it. How long will it last, and is there a limit to how much you should consume in one day? Also, is it better to drink it cold or hot? Will reheating it diminish the health properties?
January 30th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Ginger, according to Susan It is best to make infusion fresh each day. Once made, herbal infusions spoil rapidly. Refrigeration lengthens the time the infusion is good to drink.
Refrigerated infusion is usually good for at least 24 hours, sometimes as much as 72 hours.
I usually drink 2-4 cups of herbal infusion a day!
Prefer to drink my herbal infusion warm in the winter time and Cold in the summer time.
Let me know if you have anymore question.
Nancy
February 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Nancy,
I have been taking the nettle infusion for 3 days now and I love it. I love the taste as it tastes like iced tea (my favourite). I also love heating it up and drinking it warm after coming in from the cold. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I never realized the benefits that nettle offers.