The bulk herb powders in the breast enlargement herb section allow you to quickly and inexpensively boost results. You can use them in tea, food and massage, or make quite a number of other things with them including cold drinks and tinctures. They are an important part of the breast enlargement herb program.
Most women incorporate the bulk herbs into their diets easily using our guidelines. But some have a problem getting started with them. Most commonly someone will write to us to say something like; "I stirred two teaspoons full of the powders into a cup of warm water. It was awful!"
Our answer to this would be; "Yes, that does sound awful and we are not surprised that you didn't care for it"These herbs are used as flavorings in many foods including maple flavoring and Italian sausage. They are used because of their pungent and aromatic qualities. But they are strong tasting and generally need to be used in specific ways to turn them into something that you will enjoy. There are a number of things to try listed below, but you may have your own ideas, so feel free to use them however you like.
Try these methods:
Put 2 tablespoons of fenugreek powder in a coffee filter. Tie it at the top and boil it in a pint of water for about 10 minutes. Use this liquid hot or cold in other beverages. You can add some flavored herbal tea during the boiling for flavoring. Add a little honey or ginger if you like. If you would like to try it iced, add the liquid to some ginger ale or lemonade over ice. Then try the same thing with the fennel powder.
Sprinkle a little in applesauce, yogurt or fruit smoothies and shakes. Don't start with too much at once and try the herbs seperately at first. Fenugreek will taste good in certain things while fennel may be better in others. You can also make the liquid as described above and add this to the foods rather than the dry herb itself.
Try them in shakes made with flavored soy milk- the soy will give you an extra boost of the phyto-nutrients that you need.
What Can I Make with Bulk Herbs?
You can easily make herbal teas, tinctures, liquoers and syrups that are healthy and inexpensive. They can be brewed individually or blended to create a range of aromas and flavors. You can drink herbal teas hot or iced, or combine them with juice or other beverages. Make herbal tea by the cup or in larger quantities. A pot made in the morning, for example, can be left on the stove for easy reheating, drinking at room temperature, or drinking iced later in the day.
Herbal Brews
Herbal Tinctures - Folk Method
Fill clean jar one-half way with herbs, cover completely with vodka or brandy plus an inch more. (Check the next day, you may need to add more liquid). Steep in warm place for two to four weeks. Shake daily, strain through cheesecloth. Bottle in dark container, label.
Herbal Liqueurs
2 cups vodka 3/4 cup dried herbs (1 1/2 cups fresh) Steep two to four weeks in a warm place, strain. Pour one cup water over the strained leaves, add one cup honey or other sweetener. Additional flavors may be added. Bottle and let sit 1+ months. SIP!
Herbal Syrups
2 cups strong herbal tea (one cup herbs steeped in one quart water) 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup brandy 2 tablespoon glycerine While tea is still warm, add honey. Cool. Add brandy to preserve. Keep in refrigerator.
The methods for making tea -- infusion and decoction -- differ according to the part of the plant being used.
Infusions
Used to prepare the more fragile parts of the plant -- leaves, fruits, seeds, and flowers.
Methods
1. Put the herbs in a pot and pour boiling water over them. Quickly cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. Allow it to steep for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. To create a stronger medicinal infusion, place the herbs in a pan with cold water and cover with a tight fitting lid. Bring the water to the boiling point slowly over very low heat. Take the brew off the heat just before it begins to boil. Strain with a cheesecloth or run through a coffee filter.
Decoctions
Used for brewing roots, barks, nuts and non-aromatic seeds.
Methods
1. Bring water to a boil, add herbs, and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. To prevent the escape of steam and important nutrients, keep a tight fitting lid on at all times. Remove from heat, strain and drink.
2. Put the herbs in a pan of cold water. Cover the pan and slowly bring the water to a boil over low heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain and drink.
