How to Make an Herbal Tincture to Help Cure Colds & the Flu

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By MizGreenJeans
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This article will teach you how to make an herbal tincture that will help cure the flu, the common cold, and ward off viruses.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Buy the required herbs at your local health food store, or purchase them online.
Step 2

Measure out 1 cup of the Elderberries, 1/4 cup of each of the other herbs. Mix them together in a bowl.
Step 3

Place the herbs in a quart jar. Fill the jar to the top with the vodka.
Step 4

Place the jar in a dark cupboard. Once a day take it out and shake it well. Leave it to soak for a month.
Step 5

At the end of the month, strain out the berries and herbs and rebottle the tincture. The alcohol has absorbed all the qualities of the herbs.
Step 6

NOTE: Some herbalists say that if you start your tincture on the new moon and strain it on the full moon, it will be 10-15% stronger than an un-timed tincture.

Tips & Warnings

No need to refrigerate, the tincture will keep just about forever.
Take 1 tablespoon once a day, five days a week as a preventative.
Take 1 tablespoon three to four times a day if you have a cold or the flu.
You can mix the tincture with a small amount of warm water to drink.
For children, you can make an Elderberry Syrup or Glycerine Extract (see my articles on this) without the alcohol.
Be sure to take two days a week off (this is called "pulsing") to ensure effectiveness.
Do not use Echinacea if you have Diabetes
Do not use for more than eight weeks straight. Take a break every now and then.
Check with your doctor before using if you are taking any other medications.
Should not be given to children younger than 2 years old without a physician’s approval.
Do not use if pregnant - Safety for use in pregnancy has not been established. Some contraindications are thought to exist.