“Simplicity is the final flower; behind it are cataclysms of the soul and accumulations of wisdom, just as behold the simplicity of a leaf are cosmic and geological changes without number.” -Claude Bragdon, The New Image, 1928
Herbal medicine is arguably the world’s oldest science. Every culture in the world steeps herbs in water for refreshing and medicinal drinks.
Herbal medicine isn’t as complex as it seems at first. In fact, it can be quite simple. Let’s start with making a simple cup of tea. The purpose in making an herbal tea is to extract the medicinal values from the herb into a cup of water. Pick one or two plants that you are familiar with to start. My favorite and one that is in my yard so easily accessible to me is gardenia.
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