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October 29, 2017
We've been busy in the gardens and creating in the kitchen. We had a special request made on
There
are many ways to use herbs for medicinal purposes and one of the is in
a tincture. Other uses include consuming in food, salves, herbal
vinegar and herbal oils, teas and even syrup. I thought I would start
with Tinctures because it is quite simple and easy to use.
There are 2 important components to your herbal tincture: Herbal material and menstruum
Definition: a substance that dissolves a solid or holds it in suspension : solvent
Types of Menstruum is general vodka, when making a true herbal
tincture. Vinegar can be used, it can be safer than alcohol, but is less
effective at leaching out the medicinal components of the plant. When
tincturing dried herbs, water is sometimes mixed with the vodka or
alcohol. When tincturing fresh herbs, I always use high-proof alcohol.
An herbal tincture is simply an herbal extract. Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to treat illnesses and ailments
without "modern medicine" and pharmacueticals. Tinctures are easy to
make, home remedies. If properly prepared and stored, your tincture will
last indefinitely.
How long will an Herbal Tincture last?
First, if you choose to use Vinegar, Apple Cider vinegar or
Vegetable glycerin, your tincture will have a shelf life of
approximately 6-8 months.
All tinctures should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. A kitchen cabinet away from the oven or stove works perfect.
According to my research, properly made tinctures with high-proof alcohol do not go bad. Again, if prepared and stored properly.
1-32 ounce glass jar with lid, 1- 2 ounce Amber bottle with
dropper top, 2 customizeable labels, 1 ounce of Organic Herb of your
choice (additional herbs available) and Details Instructions
Let's do the math
Tincture Kit from Mary's Shop $15.75 Priority mail shipping $7.99
24 ounces (3 cups) of 100 proof vodka (approx) $6.91
Total spent for 24 ounces of Tincture $30.65
Homemade: Total spent for 2 ounces $2.55
Online store selling 1 ounce of Chamomile Tincture $11.00 Shipping $4
Store-Bought: Total for 2 ounces: $26
HUGE savings!!! Plus, with the Tincture Kit you have the Jar, Strainer top and detailed Instructions to make more!
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October 8, 2015
It's been another busy week with questions ranging from Organic Plant food to growing and using herbs.
We've added several new seed combo packs including the Back to Basic Homestead pack, FALL Garden Pack and the Fall SUPER Garden pack.
I've shared
quite a few articles about the benefits of specific herbs on my personal
blog and I'm (slowly) adding them to our new blog at Mary's Heirloom
Seeds. Check out these helpful links for more information on Herbs,
Herbal remedies and DIY Tinctures
There are many ways to use herbs for medicinal purposes and one of the is in a tincture.
An herbal tincture is simply an
herbal extract. Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to
treat illnesses and ailments without "modern medicine" and
pharmaceuticals. Tinctures are easy to make, home remedies. If
properly prepared and stored, your tincture can last indefinitely. Continue Reading
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1-32 OUNCE GLASS JAR WITH LID, 1- 2 OUNCE AMBER BOTTLE WITH
DROPPER TOP, 2 CUSTOMIZED LABELS, 1 OUNCE OF ORGANIC HERB OF YOUR CHOICE
(ADDITIONAL HERBS AVAILABLE) AND DETAILS INSTRUCTIONS
