Making Tinctures - 3 Easy Steps!

Here I share how to make a simple tincture in 3 easy steps. Recipe and technique below. If you would like to know more about us have a look at the web site www.danusirishherbgarden.com and linktr.ee/DanusIrishHerbGarden

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MAKING A MEDICINAL TINCTURE
1) Choose your medicinal plant material - fresh or dry - and cut or chop up into small pieces. Place into a clean jar. The size of the jar depends on how much tincture you want to make.
2) Cover with vodka (or any spirit e.g Whiskey, Brandy or Gin) I prefer to use vodka because it is tasteless and colourless and less likely to impact on the final result. Add a small percentage of water for the water soluble parts of the plant. Put on a label with the name of the plant and the date and leave aside for 4-6 weeks.
3) After 4-6 weeks strain through clean muslin and pour into a brown bottle.(Use a piece of brown paper around a clear glass bottle to prevent light damaging your tincture.) Add a label with plant name and date and then put it into your apothecary. To use, add half to one teaspoon of tincture to a finger of water and take twice per day. Alternatively, take 15-20 drops in water. If giving an alcoholic tincture to a child or to the very elderly, half the dose.

This method can be used for every medicinal plant, using either fresh or dry plant material.