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Posted by cmarlow41 z7 MD USA (My Page) on Sat, Sep 23, 06 at 11:12
| I have a beautiful, very large boneset that I am harvesting. Does anyone who has used the tea or tincuture have an opinion on whether I should tincture the entire plant or dry some of it for tea? Also, I've researched the ratios for the tincture, but am unsure whether I should use the stem as well as the leaves and flowering tops. Does the stem have any beneficial constituents? Thanks...I'm new to this forum but it sure is informative. |
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| When I harvest boneset, I snip the plant about 10-12 inches from the ground. If I am going to tincture it fresh, I strip off the leaves and use the flowering tops as well. If I am going to dry it, I hang it upside down and when it is dried, strip the leaves and flowering tops. You can tincture fresh or dried (making adjustments in the alcohol/water ratio) or use it for tea. Be aware that boneset contains PAs and should only be used for short-term and not by those with liver damage. |
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| Thanks so much for the info. Do you have a a preference to the tea or the tincture? |
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