Herbal Infusion
This is a simple infusion I threw together with the herbs and flowers that were blooming in my garden after a recent rainy day. Each herb adds its own value to the infusion. I choose to create infusions often because I like the light taste and making larger batches to sip on the flavored water throughout the day.
How to make a simple infusion:
Choose your herbs, I like to pick mine fresh. I usually choose 1-3 herbs for an infusion. This one had more herbs because I got over excited by a plentiful harvest in my garden.
Wash your herbs, especially if you pick them from outside!
Place them in a cup or pitcher and fill with cold or room temperature water.
Let it sit for at least one hour before drinking. You can let them sit in the refrigerator overnight if you’d like a stronger flavor.
An infusion is usually used when a plant has tender or delicate leaves, stems, or flowers and cannot handle boiling water used for creating tea. I think this works best with very fresh herbs. The herbs in this infusion gently release their flavors while soaking in the water and do not require extremely hot temperatures to create flavor.
As I create an infusion, I also add magic to the water. As I’m filling the glass or pitcher, I think of the energy I’m looking to cultivate or embody during the day. When I am intentional about the recipe, I can feel my spirit being lifted by each herb and the water that carries my intention through my body.
Below are the herbs used in this infusion and some of their meanings or magical properties:
Basil: This herb has many uses. It can be used for love divination, enhancing self-love, as well as a protector or wealth attractor. He is a masculine herb whose essential properties include protection, abundance, love, and self-love. Basil also promotes blood circulation, I think of it as a heart connection herb – love and blood pressure!
Mint: Mint provides clarity and protection, as well as abundance. He is a masculine herb who is protective and will help strengthen psychic intuition and connection with ancestors. If you put mint on your altar you will invite in good spirits to protect you and help you with your magic. Mint is often used to treat upset stomach or headaches. I think of this as a brain supplement, promoting a clear mind that is pain free.
Lavender: My favorite herb of all time. I try and find a way to work this into my life daily. It brings so much peace and calm to any medium, whether that be in a vase, in essential oil, coffee, water, etc. This is a masculine herb who is also known for helping with sleep, protection, love, healing, awareness, and happiness. If you ever find yourself suffering from anxiety I encourage you to put a sprig of fresh lavender in your water or coffee and allow its gentle flavor and aroma soothe you. If you have difficulty with sleeping I encourage you to sip lavender tea or water before bed, or even place a vase of lavender on your bedside table.
Rose: Roses are related to the heart chakra. They are a beautiful flower for love, healing, and protection. This is a very feminine flower that also has a lot of vitamin C! Roses can also be planted or placed in a room for protection. In Chinese medicine they are used to move stagnant energy, like with chronic pain or poor digestion.
Pansy: I added these cuties for whimsy and beauty. These are energies I want to infuse into daily life more, so I’ve been enjoying adding these tiny edible flowers into my food and beverages lately. Pansies are a feminine herb also known for love and love divination.
Dandelion: This is such an underrated “weed!” This masculine plant is wonderful for wishes and magic. He is also helpful in cultivating resiliency; notice how they grow anywhere! There are many medicinal properties in the dandelion, but most reside in the root. The green leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and are a good source of vitamin A and C.
