Infusions: the ancestral knowledge they wanted you to forget
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🌿 Infusions: the ancestral knowledge they wanted you to forget
Since the beginning of time, we’ve always had everything we needed around us: plants that heal, flowers that calm, roots that strengthen.
Infusions were born from that simple and profound wisdom — an ancestral practice of observing nature, recognising plants and knowing exactly how to extract the strength our body and mind need.
For centuries, men and women walked through fields and forests in search of the right plants: leaves to calm anxiety, flowers to ease pain, roots to bring energy. It was natural: learning to tell apart what nourished and what could kill was part of life. Knowing how to make tea wasn’t a hobby — it was survival.
The healer that lives within you
How many times have you heard someone called a “witch” just for knowing how to use herbs? Exactly.
Being a healer used to mean power — and that scared people.
Knowledge of plants was systematically erased, burned along with those who dared to keep tradition alive.
With every fire, a piece of the wisdom that once connected humans to the earth was lost.
Today, reclaiming that connection is an act of resistance and freedom.
Learning to make your own infusions gives you back autonomy, reconnects you with nature, and gives you the confidence to care for yourself and your family in a simple, conscious way.
Why drink infusions daily?
Natural balance: Infusions work gently, adjusting the body without the harsh effects of chemicals.
Preventive care: Instead of just treating illness, they help keep body and mind in harmony.
Self-care ritual: Preparing tea is an invitation to pause. It’s when you disconnect from the chaos and reconnect with yourself.
Easy access: Plants like chamomile, fennel, lemon balm and many more are often right in your garden — or in shops like ours, Raiz de Ser.
Body awareness: By observing how you feel after an infusion, you learn to notice signs of imbalance and adjust with what nature offers.
What you must never forget
Knowing how to use plants is power.
But with power comes responsibility:
– Learn to identify plants safely.
– Only use herbs from trusted sources or suppliers who respect natural processes.
– If in doubt or if symptoms persist, consult a health professional.
Relearning is an act of healing
At Raiz de Ser, we want to help you recover this knowledge.
Infusions are more than tea — they’re living heritage.
It’s time to become the guardian of your own well-being again, to teach your children to recognise plants, and to keep the flame of wisdom alive — the one so many tried to extinguish.
Want to discover our artisanal infusions?
Explore our chamomile, fennel and more — all carefully harvested so you can bring ancestral care back into your daily life.