How do you prepare an infusion from LEKRASET aspen bark? — Aspen Bark 50 g - Lekraset

LEKRASET Haava koor is pure crushed aspen bark (Populus tremula) with no additives. It is used to make an infusion: hot water is poured over the bark and it is left to steep. According to the instructions, pour 200 ml of boiling water over 2 teaspoons (3 g) of bark, leave to steep for 15 minutes and strain; drink it warm, 1/2 glass twice a day with meals, for a course of 1 month.

The infusion can be drunk warm as a herbal drink or used to rinse the mouth and throat; both uses are mentioned in the traditional herbal medicine of Northern and Eastern Europe. For rinsing, the infusion is usually made a little more concentrated and used once it has cooled to a comfortable temperature.

It is recommended to keep the prepared infusion in the fridge for no more than 2 days: like any herbal drink without preservatives, it quickly loses its freshness. The bark itself should be kept in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture, with the packaging tightly closed after use.