Preparation atlas

The method is part
of the medicine story.

Water, alcohol, oil, heat, time and particle size change both extraction and risk. Learn the method before following a recipe.

Core method

Infusions

Hot- or cold-water extraction for softer plant material.

Core method

A controlled simmer for tougher plant parts.

Core method

Sweet preparations that improve palatability but require moisture control.

Core method

External preparations made by infusing dry plant material into oil.

Core method

Alcohol-water extracts whose strength depends on exact plant-to-solvent ratios.

Core method

Acidic extractions, sometimes combined with honey.