An electuary is a simple, herbal mixture of honey and powdered herbs. Raw honey mixed with powdered herbs creates a potent, shelf stable, and versatile herbal preparation. In our home, electuaries go into herbal teas, lemonades and popsicles.
Take a look at some of the plants used in these products:
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa): Due to its high vitamin C and antioxidant content, hibiscus helps strengthen the immune system. It is also used to support cardiovascular health.
Lemon Peel (Citrus x limon): All citrus fruits, including lemons, contain pectin, which is regarded as having hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects (Narayana, 2021). In Western herbalism, lemon juice has a long-held reputation as a liver cleanser with detoxifying properties (Tierra, 1988).
Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea): Said to support the central nervous system and enhance mood. It is considered to support memory function and intellect as well (Gupta et al., 2010). It grows in North Mississippi.
An electuary is a simple, herbal mixture of honey and powdered herbs. Raw honey mixed with powdered herbs creates a potent, shelf stable, and versatile herbal preparation. In our home, electuaries go into herbal teas, lemonades and popsicles.
Take a look at some of the plants used in these products:
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa): Due to its high vitamin C and antioxidant content, hibiscus helps strengthen the immune system. It is also used to support cardiovascular health.
Lemon Peel (Citrus x limon): All citrus fruits, including lemons, contain pectin, which is regarded as having hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects (Narayana, 2021). In Western herbalism, lemon juice has a long-held reputation as a liver cleanser with detoxifying properties (Tierra, 1988).
Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea): Said to support the central nervous system and enhance mood. It is considered to support memory function and intellect as well (Gupta et al., 2010). It grows in North Mississippi.
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