This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in
Natural Medicine.
In this badge bit, you will harvest, dry, and store Echinacea flower, leaf, or
root.
Additional Information:
DIY Natural discusses species of echinacea and its uses
Minimum requirements:
- Harvest, dry, and store
enough echinacea flower, leaf, or root to make a tea, infusion, or decoction.
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or
video (< 2 min):
- Your herbs drying (hanging, in a dehydrator, in a bag, etc.)
- Your herbs in a sealed and labeled container
- label shows where the herbs came from, the date, and method of drying