Cold Infusions

Solubility & Extraction Notes

Extracts:
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Mucilage
• Delicate aromatics
Does not extract resins or volatile oils well.

Shelf Life

Use within 24 hours.

Safety Notes

Always refrigerate; discard if cloudy or sour.

Cold Infusion

Best For

• Cleavers
• Nettle (for minerals
• Rose
• Lemon balm
• Fresh aerial parts

Moon-Steeped Water • Gentle Extraction

Appearance & Character

Produces pale, glowing, subtly flavored infusions.
Feels refreshing and gentle.

Preparation & Best Practices

• Fill jar ¼–½ with herb
• Cover with cool water
• Infuse 4–12+ hours
• Strain and refrigerate
• Best consumed same day

Historical & Cultural Context

Traditional in spring herbalism and folk medicine, especially for tender greens.

In the Archive With…

• Cleavers
• Nettle
• Rose

What It Is

A slow water extraction using cool or room-temperature water to preserve delicate, fresh, green compounds that degrade at higher temperatures.

Energetic & Ritual Associations

Moon, dawn, renewal, clarity.
Used for subtle shifts and gentle awakenings