Learning to be a Home Herbalist
Herbalist Bevin Cohen talks about using, growing, and foraging herbs
In a broadcast that originally aired live on The Food Garden Life Radio Show, we chat with herbalist Bevin Cohen about using, growing, and foraging herbs. He talks about culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses.
He also talks about his journey into the business of herbs and building his herb business.
Cohen is also an author and seed saver. His new book is The Artisan Herbalist: Making Teas, Tinctures, and Oils at Home.
He is also the author of Saving Our Seeds, and From Our Seeds & Their Keepers.
In this episode he talks about:
Tips on how to make herbal teas
The difference between an infusion and a decoction
How a tincture is made
The steps in making an infused oil
The difference between a salve, balm, and a lotion
Common foraged herbs
Easy-to-grow herbs for beginners
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