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Winter

Winter reserve

Infusion Long infusion

An infusion traditionally drunk during the cold season, in case of a chill, over a short period (echinacea is not taken long term). A touch of manuka honey can be added once the infusion has cooled.

Composition

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

Infusion

Pour boiling water over the plants (fresh or dried) and leave to infuse for 10 to 20 minutes, covered, then strain.

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

  • Elderberries: toxic raw, only dried or cooked.
  • Echinacea: short-term use; not advised in case of an autoimmune disease.
  • Ginger: caution at high doses and in case of anticoagulant treatment.
  • Cinnamon: coumarin (mainly in cassia cinnamon, far less in Ceylon cinnamon) can be undesirable at high doses and over a prolonged period.

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 : Sambucus nigra L., flos
  • · EMA/HMPC, monographie européenne : Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, herba/radix
  • · EMA/HMPC, monographie européenne : Rosa canina L., pseudo-fructus
  • · EMA/HMPC, monographie européenne : Zingiber officinale Roscoe, rhizoma
  • · Pharmacopée européenne : Cinnamomum verum J.Presl, cortex
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