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Herbal Preparations |
| Disclaimer: To get the maximum benefit from herbal remedies, the herbs must be properly prepared. Some of the more common preparations are listed below. Herbal properties may differ depending on the preparation and the quantities used. Often herbs are used most effectively in combination. None of this information is designed to provide medical advice. Herbs should not be used without significant research and/or consultation with a licensed practitioner such as an herbalist or naturopath. Many of the herbs are regulated in some countries. You also can view a list of the herbs mentioned in the Magic of Lowor stories with their historical and modern medicinal uses. |
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| cream | herb cooked with melted fats or oils and water; strained and allowed to congeal
| compress
| cloth pad soaked in herbal extract
| decoction
| herb heated in cold water, simmered for long periods of time and strained
| infusion
| hot water poured over herb and allowed to steep
| ointment (salve)
| herb cooked with paraffin wax, oil, or melted fat and strained
| poultice
| boiled herbs applied directly to skin
| syrup
| heated infusion or decoction with dissolved honey or unrefined sugar
| tincture
| herb steeped in mixture of alcohol and water
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