We are hosting a GIVEAWAY for this video! Full instructions are in this pinned comment. We're going to be giving away 8 ounces of organic nettle leaf, 8 ounces of organic oatstraw, an "eat your weeds" shirt, and Brighid's book "Drinking Healing Herbal Infusions" to ONE LUCKY WINNER! The nettle and oatstraw will both be from Oshala Farm, and the shirt was created by Amanda with HerbRally (links below). Entering to win is super simple: 1) SUBSCRIBE to HerbRally (if you're already subscribed, move on to step 2) 2) LIKE 👍 this video, give it a big ol' THUMBS UP 3) LEAVE A COMMENT with your biggest takeaway from Brighid's Nourishing Herbal Infusions class (this video). That's it! We'll select a winner AT RANDOM on March 1, 2024. Here's the links to everything mentioned... NETTLE LEAF: oshalafarm.com/shop/nettle-leaf/ OATSTRAW: oshalafarm.com/shop/oatstraw/ EAT YOUR WEEDS SHIRT: www.herbrally.com/shop/eat-your-weeds-organic-cotton-t-shirt-1 BRIGHID'S BOOK: amzn.to/49wONio Good luck, and thanks for playin' 🙂 ~Amanda and Mason
Biggest Takeaway: for only $1 a day I can prepare a nourishing full spectrum mineral infusion that benefits my body in more ways than I can imagine! Mahalo for this frugal tip! I love my Nettle & Red Clover overnight infusions!
My biggest takeaway from this in depth course is how very simple it is to nourish and support our bodies with plants that many of us can find growing as "weeds" in our own environments
Another tip I loved- use cut up flour sack towels for straining! I usually just use a stainless steel tea strainer.and I always end up with little bits of herb in my infusion.
One of my biggest takeaway was that adaptogen and tonic herbs could be used as nourishing infusions. I have made infusions off and on, but this class has encouraged me to make them a regular part of my daily life as another tool to improve and maintain health.
Yeah same, I wouldn't typically think of making infusions with adaptogenic herbs, but Brighid convinced me to do so. Glad you enjoyed the class! ~Mason
My biggest takeaway is learning which herbs can be used for nourishing infusions and which can't, and the reasons. Also, the cost comparison with foods is very smart. I love how thorough the presentation is. Thank you so much!
I finally made it to the end! I tried 3 cold infusions. Now, I have to buy more, lol. What I wonderful class this was! I took as many notes as I could and filled in what I already had. Thank you, Brighid, and thank you, Mason.
I love her explanation of tea vs. decoction vs. nourishing herbal infusions! She has such a calming voice. I don't typically do well with auditory learning, but I loved listening to her and was able to stay focused on what she was saying. Great information, and makes me want to register to learn from her. This is great! I am going to go back and take notes from this video! One of my favorite @HerbRally videos!! Thank you. Now, I need to go look up her book, and her website!
I make infusions most days of the week, but I always do a blend of nourishing herbs. After watching this, I want to try doing single herb infusions as she suggested to get an appreciation for each herb separately. Both to get a sense of the actions and the taste.
I enjoy learning about the differences of teas, decorations, and infusions, as well as the specific uses for each herb. Thank you for this super informative video!
Beautiful way to spend my Friday morning. I will be using her strategy for making infusions in the a.m. I normally make mine at night. Making every a.m. and straining at Night, will help me feel like I am not rushing in the a.m. to strain. Also understanding that protein levels in some plants is why the mold or mildew so easily. Thank you!!!
I love how she uses easily obtained oatstraw and nettles which netttles are amazing but i didnt think of combining the two so yes lots of good information on this and how poly sacchrides boost the immune system.
Just subscribed. I have a very basic understanding of herbs and am always looking to add to that knowledge. Its encouraging to find someone willinto share
Super approachable and inviting - I was also really glad to hear some positive things about Comfrey for a change! I love the idea of a weekly rotation with these herbs and have a jar of Rose Hips infusing right now to get my new routine started!! Thank you!
My biggest takeaway was getting to know these herbs in a more well-rounded way. I cook from scratch a lot and the connection between some herbs as food-like and ingesting them as such in the form of these nourishing infusions totally clicked for me! I've been enjoying making my infusions based on the day of the week and it's corresponding planet - like Nettles on Tuesdays and Comfrey on Saturdays!
Thank you for this!... Even for someone who cannot afford to use as many herbs so often and in a single infusion, I do my own version of the infusions and they Are working for me. We, All, can try these.
My biggest takeaway and what I loved how in depth she went to explain everything so plainly, I am also a visual learner so I love that she showed us what see was talking about. I love the combination of the explanation of the herbs and how they affect our bodies, really interesting. Beautifully done thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge with us.
Such a great video!! I had never made one before, but I came home and made a Nettle and Oatstraw. Then off to the store tomorrow to get some of the others. Thank you so much for showing how to make them and all the information. 🌺
I drink many of these herbs regularly already, but realizing how much herb is needed to actually make it a nourishing tea was surprising. Another takeaway was her giving "permission" to add a bit of honey to make it more palatable as we get used to the strength of flavor (yes, nettle, I am referring to you 😉). There are so many takeaways - this is a treasure trove of knowledge. Thank you, Brighid and HerbRally for this super gem.
And hey honey has got some health benefits to it too! Ha, yeah that was a good tip. Thanks for chiming in, Sheri! So glad you like the class. Brighid is AWESOME! ~Mason
My biggest takeaway….probably that you could heat them back up and add them to soups. I liked the 10 takeaways she shared as well. Nourishment does not come in a pill!
First off I want to say what an amazing teacher! You were very easy to follow along with and explained in such great depth and detail that I actually felt not rushed and like I learned so much! My own personal top takeaway would have to be that Nourishing Herbal Infusions are actually cheaper than buying vegetables and buying supplements. I would have assumed they’d end up more expensive, but it’s so helpful to know that now I have an affordable way to get all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients I need! I loved learning about these different herbs you talked about. I personally can’t wait to try out the Stinging Nettle, Oatstraw, Red Clover Blossom, Astragalus, and Chickweed. I’m also excited to use Comfrey during pregnancy in the future since I’m worried about tearing and am also prone to stretchmarks. Of your top ten takeaways, I really loved how you said it’s better to work a mile deep and an inch wide with learning about these herbs. You emphasized that we don’t need to learn all about 200 herbs, but that learning deeply and thoroughly about some of them will get you further in your herbalism journey and help you build a true relationship with the plant. Thank you for this wonderful lesson, I feel inspired in my health and healing journey and really want to get back into learning all about Herbalism. 🖤
My biggest takeaway was all of the amazing properties and uses for the different herbs used. I loved learning about all the different uses and healing properties of each beautiful herb. I appreciated learning the difference between teas, infusions, and decoctions.
Thank you Brighid! My biggest takeaway from this is that you've written a book, and have a podcast which I'll be checking out this week!! Also this was great confirmation and instructions for the making of nourishing herbal infusions and why to use them. I learned this from Susun Weed in the 1980's and have been drinking them (nettle, oat straw, red clover, violet, comfrey leaf, and linden flower) ever since!! I drink about a quart a day and take no supplements. They have nourished me through pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and now my elder years.
That's awesome Diana! Yeah, definitely check out Brighid's podcast. I was actually on it a few months ago, really fun experience. And yeah I learned about infusions from Susun in the 2010s and also have been enjoying them ever since. Glad you enjoyed the class, and also great to hear you drink so many nourishing herbal infusions :) ~Mason
My biggest takeaway is how many benefits each ingredient can provide! I'd be interested in having a person in the medical profession give their two-cents on this video. Just getting into foraging and natural remedies for a fun hobby, so I'm interested in what this channel has in store for me.
My hubby does not like me buying herbs, so growing, foraging, and harvesting are the only ways I can make it. I live in a food desert, so no coops out here. I garden and forage. My husband thinks french fries are a good vegetable. My struggle is real. Thx for this video. Thx for reading my rant, lol.
There is so much here to unpack it's hard to take only one thing away from it. Two key points I guess would be the cost comparison between homestead-made and over-the-counter products. The other would be concerning forming habits around daily consumption. Overall, simply a fantastic talk-workshop...thank you ever so much.
This was great! I had previously previewed the videos available on your frugal nutrition course and was super excited to see this whole module offered! Thanks so much. I got some great ideas of different herbs to add to the nourishing infusion rotation! I have never used rosehips or schisandra in this way before!
So glad you enjoyed it Kimberly. She's since recorded a couple of Q and A videos for us as well, with more on the way! Also, stay tuned, she's goin' to be teaching a hawthorn and hibiscus lesson for the nourishing herbal infusions module as well. Can't wait to see those come out. Hope you're havin' a great weekend! ~Mason
The detail into each herb is great. It make using them as singles very appealing. Also using rosehip powder in granola sounds delightful. Biggest takeaway: weighing herbs is a great rule of thumb.
I am absolutely going to have to listen to this a few times. Can't believe how much information is backed into this video. So much to know about each herb. I had no idea that Red Clover, Nettle, Oat Straw, Schisandra, Astragulus, and the others had so many benefits. Thank you for taking so much time with each herb.
Thank you for bringing Brighid's videos to a wider audience. I really like how she makes this information so accessible and easy to adopt into a daily routine. Self-care is so important. ~ Patricia
Great informative video. I just started to learn about herbalism and this is information to add on my herbal journey. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I love the details of each herb and the preparation that she explains.
So much good information here! Thank you for sharing this! I had not thought about using an older infusion to feed plants or as a hair rinse! I am definitely going to do that now-- recycling at its best! love it.
Learned differences between tea, decoctions and nourishing infusions..didnt know nettle was good for blood sugar, interesting facts on red clover and coumarins, very in depth guide! I love her teaching style! Thank you for sharing!
I loved the class! I haven't made a nourishing infusion, but now I will. I love the explanation of the differences of infusion, decoction and tea and easily retained in our memory. And also what herbs for each mixture. Very informative, Thank you. Cynthia 🌿🌙💚
I love the idea of using an infusion you didn’t get around to drinking as a hair rinse or plant food! Such a great idea! Had no idea there was so much to nourishing infusions this video has taught me so much, I can’t wait to make some tonight :)
Oh of course! Thank you for posting it! I’m currently making my way through all of the HerbRally podcasts, started from the beginning but still have quite a ways to go! So much great information on there. Thanks a heap for what you do!
This was so informative! Thank you! I’m still watching but already so many takeaways!! The clarification of infusions work better over time rather than spot treatments was new for me. Listening to the benefits of Nettle has made it clear that I NEED this particular plant immediately! ♥
Wow! Very thorough, step-by-step instructions! Thank you for all the knowledge and I love how you include little tips along the way - that's really useful! :)
I’m learning so many interesting new things! I had no idea the benefits of linden and marshmallow root but they sound great for my current issues like indigestion!
I love your show. I love oat straw and nettle my two favorites. If I win this giveaway, I do not need oat straw. Thank you for all your hard work. I truly appreciate you.
I’m not understanding how to use multiple herbs. If I want to use nettle and oat straw, do I make separate infusions or can I combine them in one? If separate, then when/how do I consume? Drink both within a day? Alternate days? Do you recommend the entire quart in one day? I’ve been using 1 cup oat straw per quart, and drinking about 2 cups per day. So the quart lasts 2 days. I understand you say to measure out 1 oz per quart…are you also saying to consume the entire quart in one day? I want to add nettle. Can I combine nettle with oat straw in one quart, or do I need to make a separate infusion for each? Then do I drink both infusions in one day, or on subsequent days? Thanks for your guidance here.
Ha! It's a long video for sure! We also have it broken into smaller videos if that's helpful for you (plus some bonus Q and A videos). Here's the playlist if you wanna check it out, Maddy: ru-vid.com/group/PLo-O8bJrheBKRmIBC4GldnD2WSsYGh9kQ ~Mason
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