How to Make a Sea Buckthorn Infusion

Sea buckthorn has been used for centuries as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The herb prevents infections, slows down the aging process of the skin, lowers cholesterol and boosts immunity, according to WebMD. Making an infusion of sea buckthorn is an effective way to use this herb. Infusions are simply herbal drinks that are steeped in hot water a while longer than when making a regular tea, to allow more of the healing properties of the herb to be released.

Things You'll Need

• Ground sea buckthorn herb
• Purified water
• Teapot with tight-fitting lid
• Strainer
• Tea cup
• Honey (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Heat purified water in a metal teapot or pan until it is boiling. Purified water will ensure that your infusion is of the highest quality.

• 2

  Pour the boiling water over the sea buckthorn herb that has been placed in a cup or porcelain teapot, and cover it with the lid. Use one cup of water for every teaspoon of the herb.

• 3

  Steep the herb for 10 to 15 minutes. Steeping is simply soaking an herb in boiling water while covered with a tight-fitting lid so the steam cannot escape. If steeping in a cup without a lid, a saucer may be placed over the cup.

• 4

  Pour the infusion through a strainer into a cup and sweeten with a teaspoon of honey if the taste is very unpleasant. Raw honey is preferable due to the healing properties it contains.