Herbal Infusions

Herbal infusions

Fresh and dried herbs can be used to prepare infusions or compresses. The volatile oils contained in them are less concentrated and their potency is reduced, which makes them safer to take and makes the herbal medicine suitable for internal use.

Some herbal infusions are universal and suitable for absolutely everyone. These are mixtures of chamomile, mint, string, St. John's wort, sage and linden blossom. Many herbs have excellent cleansing and tonic properties.

Althaea (mallow). Its flowers contain essential oil, its leaves contain carotene, ascorbic acid, traces of essential oil, and its roots contain mucous substances. The plant has an anti-inflammatory effect. Marshmallow extract relieves irritation, pleasantly refreshes, dilates blood vessels, disinfects, and softens the skin.

Pansies. Their extract protects the skin, providing a soothing and softening effect.

Hawthorn. It has healing properties and has long been used in folk medicine. Contains valuable substances that cause a temporary rush of blood to the skin, stimulates its vital activity and improves nutrition. An extract from the fruits and flowers of the plant has a mild calming effect, and also cools and refreshes the skin.

Ginseng. The root of life is sometimes called the plant, known to everyone for its life-giving and healing properties. Has a tonic and stimulating effect on the skin.

Calendula (marigold). Calendula flowers and leaves are a source of mild but effective moisturizing and toning substance. Calendula extract has bactericidal properties and protects the skin from inflammation.

Nettle. Has many healing properties. White nettle contains tannin and saponin, which have tonic and astringent properties.

Coltsfoot. Coltsfoot leaves contain glycosides, organic acids, tannins, saponins, etc. The leaves and flowers of the plant are a natural source of a mild but effective tonic.

Comfrey. Comfrey roots contain a mild pore-tightening substance that has anti-inflammatory properties. Comfrey extract softens, heals the skin and causes rapid cell regeneration, helps moisturize the skin, giving it a healthy appearance.

Rose. Extract and infusion of rose petals have softening and astringent properties.

Rosemary. Essential oil plant. Rosemary extract and infusion are used to stimulate and regenerate skin cells.

Chamomile. It is a good anti-inflammatory agent and helps relieve skin irritation. An excellent antiseptic, indispensable in the fight against acne and acne. Particularly recommended for treating the skin around the eyes.

Yarrow. The tops of the deciduous part of a flowering plant with the remains of the stem are used, containing carotene, vitamin C, tannins, organic acids, resins, essential oil and other biologically active substances. Yarrow infusion has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and wound-healing properties.

Horsetail. Rich in microelements, vitamin C, fatty oils and acids, has mineralizing, astringent, anti-inflammatory properties. Recommended for the care of oily and normal skin.

Thyme (creeping thyme, Bogorodskaya herb). They use flowering leafy twigs (thyme grass), which contain essential oil, gum, tannins, flavonoids, fatty oil, mineral salts, ursolic and oleanolic acids and other useful substances. Thyme infusion is used to wipe the skin for acne and eczema.

Preparing the infusion
Making an herbal infusion is quite simple. To do this, pour 1 tbsp boiling water. spoon of the prepared herb and let it brew for 10-20 minutes. Then strain through cheesecloth and let cool. Apply herbal infusion to skin