http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/ How to make herbal tinctures. This is an herbal tincture recipe using Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis). Valerian tincture is a calming herb and a good herbal insomnia remedy. Valerian root tincture is also a good home herbal remedy for anxiety. Making a tincture is a great way of preserving these medicinal constituents since tinctures will last on your shelf for several years. Tinctures are also a very convenient way of getting herbs into our systems. This recipe uses dried bulk oranic herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs.
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@mountainroseherbs dp the tinctures them selves have alcohol in them???
so its still got …
so its still got the alcohol in it?
ok your throwing …
ok your throwing some big words at me and because i dont understand them im gonna take it as disrespect.
Thank you:)
Thank you:)
Can the same be …
Can the same be done with things such as peppers? And can it evaporate off leaving the constituents of the pepper behind?
How long do we let …
How long do we let the tinctures sit? I’ve heard 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks.
I’m making stephania root, red root, eleutherococcus
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@bleedingxxaurora For your 2nd question, your solvent can only extract a set amount of constituents from an herb. Think of your alcohol, vinegar, or glycerin as a sponge that can only hold so much liquid before it becomes completely saturated. Since a tincture is a concentrate, many times making a stronger tincture isn’t necessarily better or more effective.
I hope this helps and happy medicine making to you!
~Erin
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@bleedingxxaurora Great questions! While alcohol is usually the best medium for herbal extractions, you can also use vinegar, vegetable glycerin, or simply make a strong tea or decoction with good results. Maybe someone in your family over 21 can help you purchase supplies. If not, there are no legal age restrictions for buying tinctures. Continued…
Hello MRH,
I had …
Hello MRH,
I had two questions..
1) In a tincture intended for human consumption, what can one use instead of alcohol? (I am 18, and in the states)
2) I was hoping to have enough just for one tincture bottle, is there a way to concentrate the tincture? (Instead of having 3 bottles of one tincture, if I could make one tincture with the strength of 3)
Thanks for the informative vid
Great video, helped …
Great video, helped me so much! Thanks!!!
I asked my state …
I asked my state has over 100proof
Buhner recommends ( …
Buhner recommends (at times) a weak formula of….
1:5 60% alcohol, full dropper (1/3 teaspoon)
What does that mean ^^^
What does compost …
What does compost your plant material when you finish, mean?
can everclear 190 …
can everclear 190 proof work to make tinctures….just asking not saying any names or anything but i have a friend who makes moonshine 190 proof can that work as well
I don’t want to say …
I don’t want to say my insomnia is severe it’s not quite moderate either… ^^ Valerian doesn’t always help me but it gets the job done most the time.
I am making an …
I am making an echinecea tincture with 100 proof vodka. I am about 3 week in and there is a white substance secreting from the root. I have read little about it. I have only seen one site claiming this is natural and safe to consume. Is this true? What is this stuff? Thanks for your time!
@LuminousPath13 I …
@LuminousPath13 I used a mason jar for mine I made today, works well for me and stores up in the cabinet (It is a pint too like in this video).
For those who don’t want to use alcohol and want to use the tincture within a year Apple Cider Vinegar will work as well! It only stores for a year (Mainly in the fridge) but it will work as well. Alcohol is the best for getting the most out of the herb though.
Excellent, thank …
Excellent, thank you!
With the Folk …
With the Folk method of filling the jar half way, does that work for any sized jar? because I have a lot of empty jars, but I don’t know how big the jars are. Also, how do i learn about different herbs and what tinctures do what?? Thanks!
I’m not really sure …
I’m not really sure….but what are tinctures used for?? and if i don’t drink alcohol period is there something else i can use?
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Hello,
Thanks for checking out our videos! Most plant constituents are alcohol soluble, making alcohol of 40% or more the ideal solvent for most herbs. However, some herbs extract well in glycerin too, it really just depends on the herb. If you are avoiding alcohol, you should definitely experiment with other solvents like glycerin, oils, and water to see what yields the best medicine for you.
Thank you for the great question!
Herbal cheers,
Erin
I have read that …
I have read that Glycerol roducts made using innovative extraction technologies are showing great promise, some even rivaling alcohol tinctures on many points. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this? thankyou
Can you use a …
Can you use a simple mason jar or jam jar for tincturing? I have a bunch of those around the house.
@udsweetness with …
@udsweetness with clove and blackwalnut you can make it as stong as you feel is needed but be careful with wormwood overdosing can lead to seisures
I want to make a …
I want to make a tincture with clove, black walnut, and wormwood.. I have clove and black walnut powder on hand.. is it possible to make a tincture using these? how much of each herb do you use to make it??