Take one packet of the Sweden Herbs and place into a 2 Liter glass jar or bottle. Put 1 ½ liter of grain alcohol (40% or more) into the container and mix Leave the herb/alcohol mix in a warm place like a windowsill where it will be exposed to sun. DO NOT leave this on a stove or in an area where it will be exposed to EMFs. Every day shake the mixture one or more times. Just give it a swirl. After 2 weeks it can be transferred to a colder placeNOT THE REFRIDGERATOR (exposure to EMFs has a very deleterious effect on all natural medicines) It is ready for use but the mixture is best if it is left to agemuch like winefor 1 to 3 years. To use the herbs simply decant an amount consistent with your needs. For example, if you are using the herbs to help with an infection (flu, cold, sinus infection etc.) you will need more than if you are treating a skin condition. TOPICAL APPLICATIONS: Anoint the area you want to treat with oil first. Use good oil such as coconut, sesame or sunflower oil that has been cold expeller pressed. The alcohol that the herbs are decanted in is very drying. Shake the bottle of the herb/alcohol mixture(always before you use them) Prepare a plastic bag and hot towel or hot water bottle Dip cotton balls into the herb mixture and apply to the skin after you have anointed the skin with oil. Place a plastic bag over the area (to keep the herbs moist) and then place your heat source (hot towel or hot water bottle) over the area. Leave on for 2 hours. It is important that the external application of the herbs be hot. If you have trouble with the heat STOP! It is ok to start and stop this treatment. INTERNAL USE: As an effort to support immune function 2 TBSP a day is sufficient(morning and evening) If you are sick you will want to take 1 TBSP 30 minutes before and after food 3 times a day. You will put the 1 TBSP in very hot water (8 oz or so) Heat is important for the therapeutic benefits of these herbs History of the herbs |