Guest guest Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 The basic recipe for making a tincture: (and it's in the files too) Choose a glass jar. (I like using amber jars because they do not let light in to destroy properties). Place the herbs in the jar till it is 1/2 to 3/4 full. Cover the herbs with the chosen solvent. If you are using vinegar, warm it first. (run hot water over the bottle) Make sure you add an additional 1-2 inches of liquid over the top of the herbs. They will swell as they soak and you want them to be completely submerged. If they rise above the level of solution, then just add some solvent. ( I use alcohol mostly) Shake well, and let sit for 4-8 weeks. The longer it sets the stronger it will be. You could let it sit for years if necessary. To help with the extraction of medicinal properties into the solvent you need to shake this solution once a day or when ever you think about it. Strain it. Store in an amber bottle or out of the sun and heat.Be sure to label and date. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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