Willow Herb Cut - 100G

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Willow Herb Cut is a dried cut botanical from Epilobium spp., traditionally enjoyed as a mild, soothing herbal tea and in everyday wellness blends. It is made from aerial parts and has a soft green character that works well in infusions, tinctures, broths, sitz baths and gentle herbal steams. Willow herb is traditionally used as a gentle astringent and soothing herb for digestive comfort, urinary comfort, mucous membrane support and warm respiratory-style infusions.

Why we love it: Willow herb makes a calm, easy cup with a mild green flavour. It blends beautifully with mint or lemony botanicals and works well in simple tea, tincture and external comfort preparations. Key Properties Botanical Name: Epilobium spp. Also Known As: Herba Epilobii Plant Part: Aerial parts Form: Cut dried herb Flavour Profile: Mild, green and gently aromatic Country Of Origin: Various origins, batch dependent Profile: Traditional soothing, astringent and urinary-comfort herb Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Tinctures, Sitz Baths, Herbal Steams, Broths And Wellness Blends Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours What It's Used For Simple herbal teas and everyday wellness blends Digestive comfort and gut-calm routines Soothing mucous membrane support in teas and steams Traditional urinary tract comfort blends Warm respiratory ease infusions Folk-method tinctures Sitz baths, herbal steams and gentle external preparations Who It's For This Product Is For: Herbal tea users wanting a mild green herb DIY apothecary makers preparing teas, tinctures or sitz baths People creating urinary-comfort or digestive-comfort blends Those wanting a gentle herb that blends easily with mint or lemony botanicals This Product Is Not For: Pregnancy or breastfeeding unless professionally advised Children unless professionally advised Use as a substitute for professional care for urinary, digestive or respiratory conditions Water-based preparations intended for storage without suitable preservation How To Use As a Tea: Use 1 teaspoon dried herb per 250 ml freshly boiled water.

Infusion Method: Infuse for 5-10 minutes, then strain. As a Tincture: Use a 1:5 herb-to-menstruum ratio in 40-50% alcohol, macerate for 2-4 weeks with occasional agitation, then strain and bottle. In Broths Or Bitters-Style Infusions: Steep a small pinch in warm broth or vinegar for a mild green herbal note, then strain before serving.

In Sitz Baths Or Steams: Prepare a well-strained infusion and use according to your chosen preparation method. Processing Tip: Strain well before drinking, bottling or using in external applications. Safety Instructions Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition Use responsibly and seek personalised guidance from a qualified herbal practitioner for ongoing use External preparations should be used on intact skin only unless professionally advised Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children and pets FAQs Q: What is Willow Herb traditionally used for?

A: It is traditionally used in soothing, astringent, digestive-comfort and urinary-comfort herbal routines. Q: What does Willow Herb taste like? A: It has a mild, soft green flavour that blends well with mint or lemony herbs. Q: Can Willow Herb be used in tinctures? A: Yes, it can be prepared as a folk-method tincture using a suitable alcohol menstruum.

Q: Can it be used externally? A: Yes, a well-strained infusion can be used in sitz baths, steams or gentle external preparations.