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Making Herbal Teas (Water Infusions)

Herbal Tea

Herbal teas, or water infusions, are made by steeping a specific amount of herb in hot water. The pot or container used to steep the tea should be non-metallic since metal pots can interfere with the purity of the tea.

How to Make Water Infusions

Items Needed

  • 4 tsp dried herb, or 8 tbsp fresh herb, or 2 teabags
  • 1 quart boiling water

Directions

Steep the herb or teabags in the boiling water for about 15 minutes.

  • Strain out the herb and allow the tea to cool.
  • Add a quarter of a cup of the tea to your dog's drinking water or food.
  • Dosage to be Administered to Dogs

    How much of an herbal preparation should be given to your dog depends on his size.

    For dogs that are:

    • 1 to 10 pounds, add no more than 1/4 cup of tea to their food or water, 1 to 3 times a day.
    • 11 to 20 pounds, add 1/4 cup to their food or water, 1 to 3 times a day.
    • 21 to 50 pounds, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup to their food or water, 1 to 3 times a day.
    • 51 to 100 pounds, add 1/2 to 1 cup to their food or water, 2 to 3 times a day.

    Some water infusions can also be used topically as skin rinses.



    Here is a good and reliable herbal store where you can find all the herbs that you need for your dog (and yourself!):

    Mountain Rose Herbs. A herbs, health and harmony c

    References

    R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000).
    M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999).


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