The meadow bouquet
A long infusion traditionally reputed to be rich in minerals and vitamins (notably B and C, iron, calcium), conceived as a daily nutritional complement, to drink hot or iced.
Composition
- 3 measuresraspberry leaves
- 2 measuresred clover flowers
- 1.5 measuresnettle leaves
- 1 measureoat straw
- 1 measurepeppermint
- 1 measuregoji berries
- 1/2 measurerosehips
A “measure” is a unit of proportion (e.g. a tablespoon) to adjust to the volume you want. Underlined ingredients link to their plant entry.
Preparation
Long infusion
In a heatproof jar, cover with boiling water and leave to infuse for at least 3 to 4 h, or even overnight for a stronger preparation. Drunk during the day, iced or gently warmed.
Precautions
- Red clover: contains phyto-oestrogens, caution in case of hormone-dependent cancer, pregnancy or hormone treatment.
- Raspberry: use to be supervised during pregnancy. Goji berries: may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin type).
- Peppermint: not advised for young children. Oat: avoid if gluten-intolerant.
These preparations belong to herbal tradition: they aim for comfort and support, do not “cure” anything and do not replace medical advice. Ask a doctor, pharmacist or herbalist before prolonged use, if under treatment, pregnant or breastfeeding, or for a child.
Sources
Formulas from the Western herbalist tradition, knowledge passed down, not a clinically validated protocol. The texts of this collection are Permagora's own; each plant's precautions draw on its known safety data (EMA, ESCOP).
- · EMA/HMPC, monographie européenne : Urtica dioica L., folium/herba
- · EMA/HMPC, monographie européenne : Mentha x piperita L., folium
- · EMA/HMPC, monographie européenne : Rosa canina L., pseudo-fructus