What is a tincture?
According to www.thefreedictionary.com a tincture (for our purposes) is:
"a plant extract made by soaking herbs in a liquid (such as water, alcohol, vinegar, or glycerine) for a specified length of time, then straining and discarding the plant material. The remaining liquid is used therapeutically. Tinctures typically are made at a concentration of 1:5 to 1:10."
How are they made?
Herbs are taken (either in fresh, dried, or powdered form) and soaked in alcohol (vodka is preferable so it can be ingested) in a closed glass or plastic container. It is then stored for a period of time (anywhere from 8 days to a month depending on the recipe) until it is ready to be strained through a muslin cloth (depending on the herb cheesecloth may be equally suitable.) Tinctures are then stored into appropriate containers and may have shelf life of up to 5 years as the alcohol serves as a preserver of all the plant's properties.
Learn how to make one here.
Why are they used? Pros? Cons?
Pros:
Total control of the content of the tincture.
Small amount goes a long way because of the nature of tinctures.
Easy stored and lasts a long time.
Work quickly as they enter the bloodstream fast
Cons:
Takes a long time to prepare.
Can be expensive to make.
Storage concerns, must be kept in a cool dry place.
Tincture Recipes:
Sweet Dreams Tincture
For PMS:
6 Tbsp. Black Haw
4 Tbsp.Valerian
4 Tbsp. Chamomile
5 Tbsp. Dandelion
6 Tbsp. Dong Quai
Process time: 6 weeks
Shelf Life: 5 years
Application: 10-15 drops in hot tea/water 3x a day approx. a week prior to menstruating.
http://cloverleaffarm.hubpages.com/hub/Healing-PMS-Naturally
For Headaches/Migraines:
3 parts Lemon Balm
2 part Feverfew
Process Time: 2-6 weeks
Shelf Life: 5 years
Application: Take 1/4 to 1/2 Tsp. every 30 minutes until Migraine subsides.
http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/05/how-to-treat-migraines-with-an-herbal-tincture-at-home-a-recipe/
According to www.thefreedictionary.com a tincture (for our purposes) is:
"a plant extract made by soaking herbs in a liquid (such as water, alcohol, vinegar, or glycerine) for a specified length of time, then straining and discarding the plant material. The remaining liquid is used therapeutically. Tinctures typically are made at a concentration of 1:5 to 1:10."
How are they made?
Herbs are taken (either in fresh, dried, or powdered form) and soaked in alcohol (vodka is preferable so it can be ingested) in a closed glass or plastic container. It is then stored for a period of time (anywhere from 8 days to a month depending on the recipe) until it is ready to be strained through a muslin cloth (depending on the herb cheesecloth may be equally suitable.) Tinctures are then stored into appropriate containers and may have shelf life of up to 5 years as the alcohol serves as a preserver of all the plant's properties.
Learn how to make one here.
Why are they used? Pros? Cons?
Pros:
Total control of the content of the tincture.
Small amount goes a long way because of the nature of tinctures.
Easy stored and lasts a long time.
Work quickly as they enter the bloodstream fast
Cons:
Takes a long time to prepare.
Can be expensive to make.
Storage concerns, must be kept in a cool dry place.
Tincture Recipes:
Sweet Dreams Tincture
For PMS:
6 Tbsp. Black Haw
4 Tbsp.Valerian
4 Tbsp. Chamomile
5 Tbsp. Dandelion
6 Tbsp. Dong Quai
Process time: 6 weeks
Shelf Life: 5 years
Application: 10-15 drops in hot tea/water 3x a day approx. a week prior to menstruating.
http://cloverleaffarm.hubpages.com/hub/Healing-PMS-Naturally
For Headaches/Migraines:
3 parts Lemon Balm
2 part Feverfew
Process Time: 2-6 weeks
Shelf Life: 5 years
Application: Take 1/4 to 1/2 Tsp. every 30 minutes until Migraine subsides.
http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/05/how-to-treat-migraines-with-an-herbal-tincture-at-home-a-recipe/
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