HOW TO MAKE AN ECHINACEA TINCTURE

[@marciemiller6250]

My uncle gone for several years now, always had a big supply of echinacea tincture made by fall. I didn’t realize then how lucky I was to have a few bottles in the fall to get me through the winter months. It tasted awful but also kept me healthy. I can remember him telling me that he called his son several times to take him root hunting. Once collected he made his medicines. It’s the ways of the old days and much better for us.

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh wow! That is amazing!

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

I’m happy to see you faired well through storm 😊 everything has stayed so green here for the whole summer because of the rain from the storms. It looks really green there also. When I see green growing everywhere it’s my reminder that no matter the storm God is still in control. My girlfriend of 61 years and I are anxiously awaiting my Polk plants to fade to harvest the roots for tincture. She’s coming down from Kansas so we can have a canning-athon 😊 I’ve got a new bull getting ready to butcher so we’re going to can what’s in the freezer to make room for new. This old dog is going to learn a new trick and butcher him myself with the teachings of a seasoned butcher Mr Norman. I’m so excited! What a blessing you were this morning! Thank you!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh my gosh! Your going to butcher a cow!!!!! Now that is amazing!

[@blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337]

Herbalism is an excellent skill to have. Wish more people studied on the subject.

[@justdigitfarms]

Oh my goodness. I totally agree! I’ve only pretty much self studied for 20 years but I would love to dive deeper in the next year with an herbalism course!!!!

[@supalynz]

Thank you for making this video, I just got my first blooms of echinacea and I am itching to make my own tincture. This video was just what I was looking for ❤ Love from Yorkshire, England x

[@ginatreadway8413]

Thank you so much for this I have had. That plant for years and didn’t know I could actually use it

[@justdigitfarms]

I can relate. I am surrounded by so many plants everyday (I work at a garden nursery and farm) and I feel like I don’t know half the potential that I am surrounded by.

[@supergirl460]

You know this made me happy!!

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey friend! I hope you and your girls are doing well!

[@kerryannpassarello2873]

Thank you for this very informative video. You covered everything that I need to know and will be making some echinacea tincture for sure.

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi KerryAnn! I’m so glad this video was helpful! Blessings!

[@DTA-me3kv]

Turkey tail mushroom tinture is made same way basically. This is awesome. God bless

[@justdigitfarms]

I’ve never had turkey tail mushroom tincture. Now I’m curious

[@tystone48]

Turkey Tail,Chaga,lions mane,Relshi, Cordyceps,Maitak, Shitake, are very healing for serious conditions and if you put them all together with some organic coffee.. you will have a Super Food... just dry and powder them. But you must buy these organic and learn how to harvest and I.D them... but a very good Herbalist will carry all these God Bless ! Learning about these things are very needed in these days...

[@hmartin751]

Thank you for this video...I never knew where the seeds came from..I am very new at this..I know that was stupid but I learned so much from this one video definitely subscribe

[@Lynn-r7v]

what a great video. thank you

[@victoriao1828]

Thank you so much.

[@gkd1645]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@justdigitfarms]

You're so welcome!

[@paulpeter2869]

Amazing video! What do you recommend for infants as young as 12 months old. How to use these tinctures and syrups.

[@bethbartlett5692]

I like this Girlie, she must have some Irish in her! I just love My People! GO IRISH!!! ☘️ 😘 Beth Tennessee, USA

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much. I think I do have Irish in me.

[@countrychickbrews4640]

I'm sure this has been asked. I'm new to getting serious about herbalism. But are the seeds in the cone? And when do you harvest the seeds so you can start a new crop in a different location?

[@justdigitfarms]

Yes the seeds are in the cone. I let them dry out on the plant and then clip them off and shake the little seeds out

[@countrychickbrews4640]

@@justdigitfarms thank you 💚

[@herbzah5405]

I would've cut the old stem off the transplant (just because its old). Never would've thought about the roots using up energy trying to keep it alive. Ty for your very informative ...non- waste of- energy (like some videos🤗) Video! I' ll subscribe, & like now and check it out. I'm trying to doctor my fûrry bf. Maybe heal him? Maybe not but, make him more comfortable in his 💗problems

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you so much for Joining us!

[@Lynn-r7v]

What do you use the tincture for?

[@claraandriessen8423]

Can you put the flower heads in when the flowers are still fresh and the seed isn t fully developed? Will it still be potent?

[@justdigitfarms]

Yes you can and yes it will still be potent

[@claraandriessen8423]

Thanks @@justdigitfarms

[@robyn3252]

Tracy I have two packs of echinacea seed to plant. Can I put the seed in the ground now or would it be better to wait until spring? I also want a lime light hydrangea for our Anniversary but not sure about the planting process.

[@justdigitfarms]

I would wait until spring to plant my echinacea seed. And I would start them in seed trays first and then transplant. Limelight hydrangea is a panicle hydrangea and needs full sun. Once it’s established it’s pretty heat tolerant. The best time to plant is fall. Limelight’s get about 6’-8’ tall. Little lime gets about 4’-5’. Just add some good soil conditioner to your planting hole (black cow, mushroom compost, etc) 1/2 and 1/2 mixture. 1/2 your native soil and 1/2 soil conditioner Water in very well and water every 2-3 days your first 2-3 weeks. Basically that’s it! They are pretty easy to grow and beautiful!

[@mlee7037]

Help. Just did my first batch of tincture. I hate to just throw out the used echinacea. Is there a way to reuse or recycle so it isn’t just trashed?

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey Michele. I always feel the same way. I always just put mine in the compost.

[@andreavandekleut6379]

perhaps a clip on microphone could do some good?

[@gloriakelley7383]

Can I transplant this time of year in Mississippi?

[@justdigitfarms]

Depending on where you are fall is the best time to transplant.

[@exhaustedprepper35]

Unless your using 100% Tito’s some Tito’s is only 40% alcohol so be sure to check your bottle

[@blueskyeranch6495]

Oh! You combined them! That’s a great idea! That whole plant tincture is the business ♥️

[@justdigitfarms]

Yeah! I follow this old herbalist and he gave me the idea. It works great!

[@clintwalker7690]

I can appreciate a person not giving their children alcohol. At the same time, I think about what our pharmaceutical industry makes available for children!

[@katiesmitherman1722]

This is great! Thank you for showing the full process. I know what will be added to my garden for next year 😍

[@justdigitfarms]

You are welcome! Yes! Echinacea is a must for every garden!

[@blueskyeranch6495]

This video was one of the best I’ve seen on Ech tincture. Thanks for sharing. I’m so nervous to harvest roots of my babies but you made it less scary

[@justdigitfarms]

Hi Blue Skye Ranch! Oh I’m so glad this video was helpful and yes I know it’s always a little nerve wracking to dig up my treasured plants! But worth it! Blessings!

[@marciemiller6250]

I was thinking the same thing about digging them up, however watching Tracey come out with root and leaf bunches for starting new plants made me see the added benefits when you collect the roots to make tincture.

[@myrissa713Catt]

Glad I came across this! Making my own tincture on the new moon next wed!! First time and I’m excited!! Also making a hormone tincture as well!! Excited!!

[@amyrose_rewilding]

Great video! Did you say you used 80 proof vodka?

[@justdigitfarms]

Yes. I like to use 100 proof. But 80-100 is good

[@tracyclark1693]

Excellent video. Thank you for the detailed instruction. I missed getting anything from the flowers and leaves because I watched another video from someone who said you need the roots. We have echinacea growing all over the property we bought last year so we are extremely blessed to have some ready to go for us.

[@terrihanna4199]

Well.... considering I was chowing down on m&m’s while watching this video.. I guess I better go harvest me some echinacea now🙄lol .. as usual , this was very informative and I thank you dearly for that .. you mentioned not taking this tincture on a regular basis.. I’m assuming I should treat elderberry tincture the same way? Only when I’m not feeling well? ❤️u!! Xo

[@justdigitfarms]

Hey friend! I take elderberry pretty much the same as echinacea. But I think you can take elderberry as liberally as you want. I think! 🤔 Love you

[@katma136]

Great video! How long can it stay good if kept cool and out of the sun do you think? Thank you

[@Kate98755]

This has alcohol, so kids can’t take this I assume?

[@justdigitfarms]

Yes I wouldn’t give it to children But you can make it with apple cider vinegar instead of alcohol and it would be safe for children

[@Kate98755]

@@justdigitfarms ok thanks

[@patriciaglass-l8l]

God bless you too and thank you.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Tell ya what, ... *How bout I just Buy a Jar from You!?!"* I think that's a Great Idea! 😁 No, I'm really serious! ☘️ Beth, Tennessee, USA 😘

[@justdigitfarms]

I would love to get to the point of being able to sale herbal products!

[@hmartin751]

Now I just bought some root already chopped up off line I can tincture that as well right? I also have other herbs like elecampane calendula etc can I tincture all herbs at once or do they need to be single? Also is it supposed to taste like vodka I made a tinture last year with red clover and it was very vodka tasting is that normal??

[@justdigitfarms]

I would do them individually unless you are making specific blends. It does taste like vodka that’s normal.

[@darleneburgess9248]

Your video is full of everything I need to know! Thank you! What size jars do you use to store your tinctures? What type of apple cider vinegar do you use, if I can’t use alcohol. Does the apple cider vinegar produce a tincture that is just as potent as the alcohol tincture?

[@justdigitfarms]

I store in a mason jar CC and keep in a cool dark place But it’s really nice to store tinctures in amber colored dropper bottles. Use Braggs apple cider vinegar with the mother. I don’t think it’s as potent as when made with alcohol but still very effective

[@pamelablessing1571]

Cool dark place yo...

[@TheWitchofWhiteTailHollow]

OM goodness! My accent is just like yours. New subscriber💜

[@justdigitfarms]

That’s awesome! Us southern girls have our very own language😊. Thank you for joining us on our farm journey! Blessings!

[@saidasmith3528]

I let mine dry to save them. Are they still good for tincture and oil infusion??

[@justdigitfarms]

Sure!

[@diahsaerens3139]

Thank you.....I can learn from this tips.❤❤

[@justdigitfarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@twinztwice]

This is such a wonderful video! Thank you! Would it matter to use Everclear (190 proof) vs vodka with less alcohol content? I just love everything about your video. Some can be quite annoying with the music choice or volume etc. Yours is perfect! ❤️

[@justdigitfarms]

Thank you Sorry I’m Not sure about the 190 proof.

[@kellydelestowicz1425]

You really don't want to use anything over 100 proof. Its the perfect ratio of water to alcohol to extract water soluble compounds and alcohol soluble compounds in the plant. Ever clear, if your resulting tincture is not properly diluted back to 50% water and 50%alcohol can really hurt you or whoever takes it. More isn't always better. Just use 100 proof vodka, would get the most extracted from the plant and you won't risk hurting yourself.

[@GK-zn6fg]

My tincture turned like a latte. Is that normal? Great video!

[@justdigitfarms]

I’ve never had that happen. Sorry not sure about that!🤷‍♀️

[@Dexconstruction]

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