It is based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The use of CPI-W conflicts with this purpose, because the elderly consume substantially more health care goods and services than younger people.
4-6 months. Tips. 1  To store fresh mint: (1) Trim the ends and place in a glass containing about one inch of water; (2) Cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and refrigerate; (3) Replace water when it gets cloudy.
To make tea, use about a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers per cup. When it is hot outside, I add ice cubes for a fresh iced tea. Freshly harvested Chamomile can be used for tea as well, but you will need twice as much. Drying concentrates the oil and flavor. Growing your own culinary and medicinal herbs is very rewarding. 1  Here are some additional articles on growing and preserving your own herbs: 2  7 Culinary Herbs to Start from Seed. 3  5 Herbs That Thrive Inside. 4  How to Grow, Harvest, and Preserve Bee Balm (Monarda) 5  How to Harvest and Preserve Red Raspberry Leaf Tea.