Use and dosage

Basic recommendations for our products:
- keep them in a dry place, away from light.
- keep them in glass jars.
- for a first use, do not take several plants together

Internal use

1. Leaves and flowers

• take 10-15g and place them in a 16 oz cup with infuser 
• bring water to a boil 
• pour the hot water into the cup
• cover the cup
• let infuse for 15 min and drink

2. Roots(r) and seeds(s)

• (r) 
  • bring 4 cups of water to a boil with a root. The pan must remain closed.
  • lower the heat to medium 
  • let heat for 10 min
  • strain and drink
• (s) 
  • bring to the boil for each cup of water, 1 tablespoon of seeds. The pan must remain closed.
  • lower the heat to medium
  • let heat for 10 min
  • strain and drink
    

3. Supplements

• add 1 to 2 teaspoons in your smoothies, shakes, yogurts etc.

Indications for therapeutic use(cure)

• do not combine with medication.
• medicinal herbs : drink 2 to 3 cups of herbal tea/day for 3 weeks.
• supplements : take 1 to 2 tablespoons/day for 3 weeks.

Roots and seeds are reusable up to 3 times.
Cures can be renewed, however you must take a break of at least 1 week before starting another one.
In general, it takes at least 3 months to feel the beneficial effects of the cures.

External use

Steam inhalation

• make a decoction(2) with a handful of Uda seeds 
• invert the mixture into a bowl
• place the bowl on a flat surface
• wait 1 to 2 min(to avoid burns)
• sit comfortably in front of the bowl
• enclose your face above the bowl using a large towel
• close your eyes(to avoid irritation) and inhale the vapors for 5 to 10 min
• wait at least 1h before going out. After an inhalation, the nasal mucous membranes are dilated and this facilitates the entry of microbes.

If necessary, repeat up to 2 times/day.

Herbal bath

Depending on the type of plants, make an infusion(1) or a decoction(2). Use 170g of plants for each liter of water.

• for a cold bath
  • let cool the mixture at room temperature with the lid closed  
  • once cooled, place the mixture in the refrigerator
  • wait for the mixture temperature to be between 10 and 18.3°
  • filter and pour it into a basin
  • sit for 3 to 10 min
  • pat dry with a soft towel
• for a hot bath
  • let cool the mixture for a few minutes with the lid closed. You will take your bath as hot as comfort allows.
  • filter and pour the mixture into a basin
  • wear stockings and take a blanket to cover your legs. We try to keep as much heat as possible.
  • sit 10 to 15 min
  • pat dry with a soft towel

If necessary, repeat up to 3 times/day.