Oat Straw Herbal Infusion

Spiritual GrowthWritten by Maureen Brennan Mercier1,684 views

Oat straw herbal infusion is one of several herbal infusions that I make at home. I have always been interested in herbs to improve my health and well being.

My resources for herbal information have been from articles I've read, my friends and Susun Weed, a world renouned herbalist. Our Saugerties, NY house is just down the road from Susun. Sometimes we see her teaching about herbs or tending to her goats in the field.

A few months ago I read about Susun Weed's herbal infusions. I got very excited when I discoverd how simple they are to make. We have to be ready to make changes in our lives and incorporate new positive things. Well, I was ready and also very tired of feeling run down. There has been lots of challenges in my life including menopause and a huge move from New York back to Seattle.

Susun Weed explains that drinking herbal teas does not provide enough nourishment for our bodies because of the small amount of herbs in tea. Herbal infusions are different. You use large amounts of an herb brewed for several hours which provides lots of nourishment per cup.

Making Herbal Infusions

Making herbal infusions begins with using one herb at a time. Oat Straw herbal infusion is a grass or the straw from the oat grain plant. You need 1 cup (1 ounce) of dried oat straw, a 1 quart glass jar with a metal lid, 1 quart of boiling water, a strainer and a wooden spoon.

Making herbal infusions begins with placing the 1 cup of dried herb in a quart jar which is then filled to the top with boiling water. Using the wooden spoon push the herbs floating on top down into the water, adding more boiling water to the top of the brim. Screw the lid on tightly and let it brew for 4 hours. Usually I make my herbal infusions before going to bed and let it steep ove
ight.

The next step in making herbal infusions is to strain it well. The mushy herbs I place in the yard waste bucket. Then I rinse the glass jar and pour the liquid herbal infusion back in the jar after pouring myself a cup to drink.

Don't Mix the Herbs

The rest I chill in the refrigerator to be consumed within 36 hours. Drinking 2-4 cups of herbal infusion a day is recommended by Susun Weed. I alte
ate oat straw with comfrey and nettle leaf throughout the week, one herb at a time, each herb providing different types of nourishment for my body.

Healing Properties of Oat Straw

There are numerous healing properties of oat straw such as:
helps improve longevity
enhances libido
nourishes and strengthens nerves
heart healthy
lowers cholesterol
calming and cooling for menopauser
Slowly I have let go of taking supplements and instead I am allowing the oat straw, comfrey and nettle leaf herbal infusions to give my body all the healing properties that these herbs contain. Using herbs for personal well being is an act of self love and a powerful way to honor my body.
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