Use of herbs for treating body ailments has been practiced from time immemorial in Asia and other parts of the world. Intake of herbal medicine not only helps to alleviate health related ailment but also strengthens the body from inside.

Herbal medicine finds its use on the external parts of the body too. One of the important aspects of herbal medicine is that it does not cause any side effects. Hence, use of herbal remedies has become a commonplace. Although herbal medicine can be used in different ways, one of the best ways to use herbal medicine is infusion.

Infusion process involves pouring boiling water over the herb and soaking a part of the herbal plant for some time so that the healing properties of plant part mix with water. This process is similar to putting a tea bag in a cup of milk until the milk mixes with the ingredients of tea bag. In the same lines, infusion of herbal part of plant part should be done but for a long time as compared to tea. Some of the herbal leafs which could be used in infusion process are as follows:

Nettle leaf

• Benefits

1. High in calcium
2. Reduces aches and pain
3. Nourishes the nerves, bones and heart
4. Boosts the immune system

How to use
Pour 1 quart boiling water over 1 ounce herb and infuse 4-8 hours

Comfrey leaf

• Benefits

1. Ease sprains and prevent osteoporosis
2. Useful for gastric ulcers and colitis
3. Reduces the inflammation of the stomach lining
4. Helps with bronchial, pulmonary and lung conditions

How to use
Pour 1 quart boiling water over 1 ounce herb and steep 8 hours

Red Raspberry leaf

• Benefits

1. Rich in calcium
2. Beneficial for nervous system
3. Strengthens and tones the reproductive system
4. Enhances fertility
5. Mends broken bones and osteoporosis

How to use
Pour 1 quart boiling water over 1 ounce herb and steep for 4-8 hours.

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