Hi Riverbel,
As Bellyfull said, there are no dumb questions here. If you don't know or understand, we
want you to ask questions!
I used the Chronic Tonic myself, and yes, I started out with "whole" dried herbs. I did not use powders or liquids to make the tea. Some people will use powders to make Medicinal teas and strain the tea through a coffee filter or super fine screens before drinking it.
And thank you, Bellyfull, for your kind words. And
anyone that would like to email me can. If I can be of help, I would like to try.