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.