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12d • Using Food and Herbs
The Question That Changed How We Use Herbs
One of the most common questions I am asked is, "How do I prepare this herb?"
That is a good question, but the first question I ask is, “What part of the plant are you using?”
Once we know the part, the preparation often becomes much clearer.
Leaves and flowers are usually infused as tea.
Mineral-rich herbs like nettle and oatstraw often benefit from a longer infusion.
Roots, barks, berries, and hard seeds are commonly simmered as a decoction.
Aromatic seeds such as fennel and cardamom are often lightly crushed before use.
Mucilaginous herbs like marshmallow root may work best as a cold infusion.
Resins such as frankincense are often better suited to tinctures, powders, oils, rather than a simple tea.
Herbal learning becomes much more approachable when we begin grouping plants by the parts we use.
A simple notebook can be helpful:
- Herb name
- Part used
- Preparation method
- Steeping or simmering time
- Taste
- Notes and observations
- Safety considerations
Over time, that notebook becomes a personal herb guide built from real experience.
What herb first made you realize that not every plant is prepared the same way?
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The Question That Changed How We Use Herbs
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