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  herbal syrups
« on: November 04, 2009, 01:37:58 PM » by Aura
I'm wondering if it's possible to make an herbal syrup similar to the way you make a syrup with Elderberries? Simmering the herbs until reduced by about 1/2 and then straining and adding honey & alcohol. Wouldn't this work for any herb you'd make a tincture or tea from?

From what I can tell, it would be sort of like a decoction, but the addition of honey & alcohol would help it last longer.

Any thoughts? I can't seem to find much info on this idea. Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2009, 02:30:21 PM » by Mrs. B

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Aura... Green devotes and entire chapter in The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook to making syrups.
The sugar makes it more palatable, but may also act as a preservative if done correctly.  Problems may arise with fermentation, and this can be  prevented by adding essential oils, brandy, glycerin, or honey, which you already have mentioned doing.
I guess I would probably stick with the herbs that I would make teas from, as the heat doesn't always go with some herbs.
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2009, 11:39:56 AM » by Aura
Thank you. I don't have that particular book. I might have to see about getting it.
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2009, 12:10:58 PM » by Beth
   Is there a thread on book reviews? Medicinal Herbs and oils in particular. I did search but was unable to find one.  The above mentioned book sounds interesting. Am looking for a good one. There is a lot to wade through. Just did a search on amazon... But I need to narrow it down to one or maybe two, really good informative books. Sorry, this probably isn't in the right place. Undecided
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  Re: herbal syrups
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 12:38:55 PM » by Mrs. B

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Quote from: Beth on November 05, 2009, 12:10:58 PM
   Is there a thread on book reviews? Medicinal Herbs and oils in particular. I did search but was unable to find one.  The above mentioned book sounds interesting. Am looking for a good one. There is a lot to wade through. Just did a search on amazon... But I need to narrow it down to one or maybe two, really good informative books. Sorry, this probably isn't in the right place. Undecided
There are various book threads, but this is the herbal recommendation one:
http://www.welltellme.com/discuss/index.php/topic,743.0.html
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