Tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts made by soaking the bark, berries, leaves (dried or fresh) or roots from plants in alcohol or vinegar.
Tinctures have been around for thousands of years and are part of the foundation of traditional herbal medicine.
How to make a tincture:
-Chose the plant or plants you’d like to use. Make sure to take only parts of the plant that are safe to use.
-Depending on what you are using: Fill up a glass jar 3/4 of the way up with finely chopped fresh leaves. Fill halfway with dry leaves and roots, bark, or berries. And fill 1/4 of the way up with dried roots, bark, or berries.
-Pour grain alcohol (we use 80 proof) over the herbs to the top, covering them completely.
-Cover the jar with plastic wrap and then screw on a metal lid
-Let sit in the sun for 10min to activate
-Shake daily for about 6 weeks
-Once it’s done use a cheesecloth to strain and store in cool dark place
**Pls consult with your doctor before taking tinctures. They are medicine and can interact with other medications. **
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