Kitchen drawer MEDICINAL PLANTS

Medicinal plants have existed alongside us from time immemorial. Prepared as infusions or decoctions, they are a source of health. Infusion consists of adding the plant to boiling water, removing it and letting it stand for a few minutes with a cover over the cup or container. Decoction consists of adding the plant and letting it simmer for a few minutes, removing it and leaving it to stand with the container covered. As a general rule, flowers are very delicate and are prepared as an infusion, while roots need decoction in order to extract all their properties.