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Making Herbal Teas (Water Infusions)
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!):
ReferencesR. 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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