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Glycerine
- Next on the scale of the ability to extract plant constituents is glycerine. Glycerine is made from the commercial digestion of oils and fats. Glycerine is a by-product of the soap making process, but manufacturers often remove the glycerine from the soap and sell it Glycerites are made by steeping either fresh or dried plant material in glycerine and water. Glycerites are sweet-tasting and suitable for children. We will discuss the use of glycerine and what beneficial constituents it can extract from plants
- You will make a respiratory glycerite formula to take home
Syrups & Tonics
- A basic syrup is sugar dissolved in water. Herbal syrups contain an infusion or decoction of plain water. Syrups are ideal as cough remedies to soothe and lubricate a dry, sore They can also make nutritional tonics when they are mixed with molasses and herbs with a high nutrient content
- I will make a cough syrup or a nutritional tonic for you to take home