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Create an infusion of mullein leaf or root - PEP BB medicine.sand.mulleininfusion

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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.

For this BB, you will create an infusion of mullein leaf or root. Infusion is a method of extracting desired compounds from plant material by steeping the material in hot or cold water, depending on the plant and its attributes.

To show you’ve completed this Badge Bit, you must post:
- a picture of your mullein leaf or root being harvested
- a picture of the infusion being made
- a picture of the finished infusion
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Here is my submission for the Natural Medicine Aspect - Sand for Straw - Create an infusion of Mullein Leaf BB.

I harvested Mullein at Wheaton Labs during the BB20 event last October and more during the PTJ 2021.  

To document the completion of the BB, I have provided the following:
- a picture of your mullein leaf or root being harvested
- a picture of the infusion being made
- a picture of the finished infusion

Harvesting Mullein Leaf


Brewing Mullein Tea


Mullein Infusion

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I made an infusion from fresh mullein leaf. I put it in a tea bag so none of the fine hairs would be left in the infusion. Internet sources said fresh leaf needs to steep longer than dried leaf, so I let it steep while I napped -- about an hour or so.
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Harvesting mullein
Harvesting mullein
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Torn mullein leaves
Torn mullein leaves
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Infusing the hot water
Infusing the hot water
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The finished infusion
The finished infusion

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I did this at the same time as my https://permies.com/wiki/152273/pep-natural-medicine/Create-infusion-dandelion-leaves-PEP#2442215" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">dandelion infusion attempt, the dandelion is in the glass, while the mullein here is in the ceramic.

I made a single tea of both, but also individual infusions of each separately :)

finished product
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Nice leaves
Nice leaves
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Chop chop chop
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So steepy I tell you what
So steepy I tell you what
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Straining improves texture
Straining improves texture
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My whole house is full of sick people!! 😫 this week, I made them a big pot of helpful herbs. This one had mullein in it for the respiratory benefits.
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Mullein leaves with harvesting hands hovering
Mullein leaves with harvesting hands hovering
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Mullein leaves in the tea pot
Mullein leaves in the tea pot
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Yummy tea
Yummy tea

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