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- Dry woman's coat - and then?
- Step 1: harvest correctly
- Step 2: Spread
- Step 3: Let it dry
- Step 4: Store
- What can you do with the dry goods?
- Tips & Tricks
Dry woman's coat - and then?
Whether wild at the edge of the forest or found on a pasture or deliberately planted in the garden, he likes to proliferate, the lady's mantle. This great offer should not be ignored. It is worth harvesting and drying the herb.
Step 1: harvest correctly
The best period for harvesting the woman's coat came to its heyday (June to July). Then the content of active ingredients in the leaves is highest. If you cut off the withered flowers, you can expect a re-flowering in August. This results in a broad time window for the harvest.
Both the herb and the flowers can be harvested. Rarely, the roots are victims of the harvest. When harvesting you should wait until the morning dew has dried on the leaves. Cut the leaves and flowers down to just above the ground with scissors.
Step 2: Spread
Next you should spread the lady's coat leaves and flowers on a suitable surface so that they can dry well. Among other things, undyed paper, baking trays and lattices are well suited. Be careful not to stack the plant parts in multiple layers. Otherwise there is a danger that they will turn brown.
Step 3: Let it dry
For drying, a shady and well-ventilated room should be chosen. The cabbage can also be dried on a north-facing balcony. Furthermore, lady's mantle can be dried well in the dehydrator. An oven is not recommended for drying. Drying in a dehydrator at 35 to 40 ° C takes around 24 hours.
Step 4: Store
After the lady's mantle has dried, it should be stored in a closable container. For example, dark screwed glasses are suitable. In addition, the dried cabbage can be stored well in paper bags and bags.
What can you do with the dry goods?
We are happy to prepare a tea from the dried lady's mantle. Furthermore, you can use the dried herb for envelopes, ointments, mouthwashes and as a bath additive. The lady's mantle is known for its broad spectrum of activity. Among others it has a soothing effect on:
Tips & Tricks
Lady's mantle is edible and can also be used fresh, for example in wild herb salads, stews and smoothies.
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