Move the halves of the capsules through the powder, filling them in the process.
Push the halves together.
Pills
There are a number of ways to make pills, depending on the degree of technical skill you possess. The simplest way to take an unpleasant remedy is to roll the powder into a small pill with fresh bread, which works most effectively with herbs such as goldenseal or cayenne.
Grind herbs as fine as possible (a coffee grinder works well).
Add a small amount of water and maple syrup to make a mud pie consistency.
Knead in slippery elm powder to roll into small balls.
Baths
A pleasant way of absorbing herbal compounds through the skin is by bathing in a full body bath with 1 pint of an infusion or decoction added to the water. Any herb that can be taken internally can also be used in a bath. Herbs can, of course, also be used to give the bath a lovely fragrance.
For a bath that will bring out a deep and restful sleep, add an infusion of one of the hypnotic herbs to the bath-water. Bear in mind that although valerian and hops are very effective, their aroma is not pleasant.
Californian poppy
Chamomile
Hops
Linden
Motherwort
Mugwort
Passionflower
Pulsatilla
Skullcap
Valerian
Wild lettuce
For children with sleep problems or when babies are teething, try adding the following herbs to the bath water: