Saturday, June 30, 2012

Natural Medicine Chest: How to make an herbal tincture


Did you know you can make your own herbal tincture at home? It's so easy and affordable that anyone can do it! you just need a few simple ingredients that are easy to find.
First decide what kind of tincture you are going to make. check out our Herbal Medicine Chart to see which herbs do what.
What you will need:
-1 pint(2cups) glass jar
-Enough fresh herb to fill jar or 4oz. of dry herb (whatever herb you choose)
-100 proof vodka (enough to fill jar and cover herbs)


Directions:
1.simply add herbs to glass jar
2. cover herbs completely with alcohol 
3. put a lid on it and give it a shake
4. store in cool dry place for 8 days-1 month 
5. strain with cheesecloth and store in clean glass jar
6. make sure to label your new creation

Here is a great video from our friends at Mountain Rose Herbs that shows you exactly how to make it.




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