Herbal infusions are highly concentrated herbal tea - made with more herbs and steeped longer than your typical cup of tea. They occupy the space between food and medicine. Unlike traditional teas, which steep for just a few minutes, herbal infusions require a longer steeping time, allowing for a more profound extraction of nutrients from the herbs.

In recent weeks there has been a lot in the news about the weight loss drug Ozempic (semaglutide). And recently, natural alternatives to the costly pharmaceuticals. Is Berberine, Nature’s Ozempic? I discuss this as well as the harms that surround cycles of hype around herbal supplements, in my latest (audio) blog.

Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Even considering the sustainability of herbal medicines is a relatively new perspective for many. But sustainable how? Sustainability has many facets - cultural, ecological, and economic.