BEST WAYS TO PRESERVE, DRY AND STORE HERBS TO RETAIN ITS POTENCY

Drug medication, as it is generally practised, is a curse. Educate away from drugs, use them less and less, and depend more upon hygienic agencies. Nature will respond to God’s remedies,—pure air, pure water, proper exercise, and a clear conscience.- HL 246.4

     

         Tens of millions of people now take herbs for optimal performance of their physical and mental well-being, there is now a drastic increase in scientific research and evidences confirming potency or effective of natural remedies over the conventional medications.            

    Plants show astonishing therapeutic properties, thousands of plants species growing throughout the world has medical uses, containing active constituents that have a direct action on a particular part, organ or system of our bodies herbs Catnip and Tubocurarine are renowned for smoothing the nerves, etc.         

    

     Herbs help the body combat illness and support her efforts to expel toxins and regain good health.             

    Although plants are useful in treating illness, it might work ill, become less potent or get spoilt if care is not exercised in its harvest, drying and storage. This article addresses the best ways to dry, harvest, and store herbs.  Alright, let's dive in.            

   There are more who die from the use of drugs than all who would have died of disease had nature been left to do her own work.—How toLive, 61   

                                                            AIR DRYING.                                                  

     It is best to harvest in the spring, ensure that the leaves are fully matured, wash and shake out excess water you may hang upside down to drip water for a while.            

     Use a dry-clean room that is not dusty, keep away from direct sunlight. The room should cross-ventilated and airy.                                                                                                  
 If it is aromatic leaves you can dry in shade. 

    

If they are flowery parts of plants, leave them a while under the sun before taking them in so as to preserve their colors.       

    Ensure to turn leaves occasionally in order to preserve them from mold.   If you are drying Bulbs, Rhizomes or fleshy roots, peel off the outer membrane and slice about half an inch.          

    If they are woods, twigs, or barks, then dry directly under the sun.            

   DEHUMIDIFYING DRYING  

    Dehumidifying is very effective, it literally sucks out water from the plant while preserving the color and nutrients intact. It works best when kept in a small sealed room in which the herbs are in a mesh tray or hung in loose bunches.             

          

MICROWAVE DRYING        

    The parts of the plant to be dried should be spread on a paper and dried according to the manufacturer's instructions. This method is not recommended.                

      

FREEZING  

    Preserving with a freezer is also good but best for culinary purposes then for medical purposes. The advantage is the color and flavor are retained.   

    

OVEN DRYING  

    The parts of the plant to be dried should be spread on the tray of the oven according to the manufacturer's instructions but it is not also recommended.

  HERB VAPORIZER 

    Basically dry herb vaporizer is device that dries flowers or herbs, they are usually called dry herbal vape, they are very convenient to use. Personally Air Vape has proven more user friendly, strong, durable and very cheap and portable with free shipping. It is essential for starting your herb cabinet.          

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