WARNING
- This herb can cause MISCARRIAGE and should NOT be
given to pregnant women. Tansy oil is highly TOXIC both internally and
externally. Very small amounts can prove to be FATAL.
Culinary (eaten)
- Young leaves are used to flavour cakes and puddings.
Eating Tansy seeds is an effective remedy for expelling worms.
Infusion (like a tea)
- Pour near-boiling water over the herb and let steep
5-10 minutes. Standard quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml
water. The Infusion must be used same day. This is the best method for
leaves and flowers. Do NOT DRINK, for external use only.
Cold Infusion (Maceration)
- A Cold Infusion is recommended if the herb may be
damaged by heating. Steep the herb in water for 12 hours or more, strain
and use. Standard quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml water.
Do NOT DRINK, for external use only.
Decoction
- Simmer the herb for 15-30 minues and strain. A Decoction
is the best method for bark, roots and rhizomes. Standard quantities are
75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Decoction must be used
on the same day. Do NOT DRINK, for external use only.
Tincture
- Using a strong clear alcohol (gin or vodka is ideal),
steep the herb for 2 weeks or more, strain and use. Standard quantities
are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 400ml alcohol. Tinctures store very
well. Do NOT DRINK, for external use only.
Poultice
- A Poultice consists of a pulp or paste made by heating
chopped fresh, dried, or powdered herbs with a lttle water. Spread the
paste between two layers of gauze and apply (as hot as possible) externally
to the affected area. Replace as necessary.
Compress
- An alternative to a poultice, a Compress is made
by soaking a clean cloth in a hot Infusion, Decoction, or diluted Tincture
and applying externally to the affected area.
Wash
- The herb can be used as a Wash by diluting an Infusion
or Decoction, or adding a Tincture to a large quantity of water. Use Wash
by applying externally to the affected area.
- Used as an enema for treating Worms
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