Herbal Tincture

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Herbal tincture is taken internally and can be added to water, juice, tea, or taken on its own. It’s important that you research or consult with an herbalist if you’re not 100% sure of the identification of foraged plants. It’s best to use organically-grown herbs. Herb tinctures are potent and should be taken in the correct dosage.
You can use dried herbs as well. Make sure to cover fresh herbs completely in the jar with the alcohol of your choice. The alcohol will extract and preserve the beneficial constituents of the herb. In this video I’m using lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis). Lemon balm is said to possess antiviral properties, has soothing and calming effects, and may help with indigestion.
➡️ Wash fresh herbs in cool running water and dry thoroughly then chop coarsely. Fill a clean jar ½ to ⅔ full. If using dried herbs, flowers, or roots, fill jar ¼ of the way as it will expand when submerged in alcohol.
➡️ Pour your choice of alcohol over the herbs near the top. I used 80% proof vodka. Seal jar with BPA-free plastic lid. If using metal canning lids, place a parchment paper over the jar first to prevent rusting. I used a stainless steel lid.
➡️ Place the prepared jar in a cupboard away from the light. Shake jar every other day for 4-6 weeks. Your extract is ready to be strained after 6-8 weeks. You can use cheesecloth or a strainer with a fine sieve.
➡️ Press or squeeze out excess extract from the leaves. Amber bottles are excellent for storing herbal tinctures. Tincture will last 2-3 years on average if stored properly in a cool, dark, and dry place. Make sure to label and date.
✅ Please always consult with your physician and do your own research before taking any herbal supplements.
I hope you find this helpful! 💚🌿
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Herbal tincture is taken internally and can be added to water, juice, tea, or taken on its own. It’s important that you research or consult with an herbalist if you’re not 100% sure of the identification of foraged plants. It’s best to use organically-grown herbs. Herb tinctures are potent and should be taken in the correct dosage. You can use dried herbs as well. Make sure to cover fresh herbs completely in the jar with the alcohol of your choice. The alcohol will extract and preserve the beneficial constituents of the herb. In this video I’m using lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis). Lemon balm is said to possess antiviral properties, has soothing and calming effects, and may help with indigestion. ➡️ Wash fresh herbs in cool running water and dry thoroughly then chop coarsely. Fill a clean jar ½ to ⅔ full. If using dried herbs, flowers, or roots, fill jar ¼ of the way as it will expand when submerged in alcohol. ➡️ Pour your choice of alcohol over the herbs near the top. I used 80% proof vodka. Seal jar with BPA-free plastic lid. If using metal canning lids, place a parchment paper over the jar first to prevent rusting. I used a stainless steel lid. ➡️ Place the prepared jar in a cupboard away from the light. Shake jar every other day for 4-6 weeks. Your extract is ready to be strained after 6-8 weeks. You can use cheesecloth or a strainer with a fine sieve. ➡️ Press or squeeze out excess extract from the leaves. Amber bottles are excellent for storing herbal tinctures. Tincture will last 2-3 years on average if stored properly in a cool, dark, and dry place. Make sure to label and date. ✅ Please always consult with your physician and do your own research before taking any herbal supplements. I hope you find this helpful! 💚🌿

[@InaMaggienda]

what is the required % of alcohol mam?

[@caydancebloom]

i was really hoping the end would show different ways of using it as well. So cool this is on a short like this though. I have been watching a lot of tincture videos and it IS pretty simple stuff. People get intimidated but... I think your video shows how REALLY simple it is!

[@marypost2353]

Oh wow! That’s really cool!

[@ktbiwk]

Your video shorts are the beeeesstt❤🎉TY

[@LearnToGrow1]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying them! 🙏🏽❤️😍

[@naturalyawd7814]

I made tinctures for the first time this year. I use a very strong Rum though (Jamaican Overproof White Rum). I made Peppermint tincture and also rosemary. I have a ton of Lemon Balm in the Spring, Summer and Fall. I will use some for Tincture this year.

[@wendy4ronpaul]

The questions are “how much” and “how often” and “for what ailments”?

[@colleenhaniman9472]

If you use mason jars with the lid and insert that comes with it, is parchment paper still necessary?

[@brendakern3538]

You need parchment paper only when using vinegar (acid reaction with the metal lid...or use a plastic lid

[@jasonborne5359]

How do you take it?