How to Use Tinctures

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By Anton Behr
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Using a tincture is an easy way to improve the effectiveness of medicinal herbs. As a fundamental facet of alternative medicine, tinctures are extractions from medicinal herbs that create a more concentrated dosage. Using a few household ingredients, you can easily make and use tinctures at home.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Dried or fresh herbs 80 proof or higher alcohol Glass jar Cheesecloth or muslin

Step 1

Place one-half cup herbs into jar.
Step 2

Pour alcohol into jar until herbs are completely covered. Vodka or rum is typically used.
Step 3

Shake jar. Keep jar in a cool, dark place for two weeks, shaking it well every day.
Step 4

Strain herbs from tincture using cheesecloth or muslin and place tincture in another bottle.
Step 5

Take 1 tsp. of the tincture each day at mealtime.

Using Tintcures

Step 1

Reduce high blood pressure with a tincture. Garlic, hawthorn, linden and wood betony are common herbal remedies for high blood pressure.
Step 2

Treat acne with a tincture made from calendula flowers.
Step 3

Use a echinacea herbal tincture to treat sore throats.
Step 4

Take a tincture of lemon balm, chamomile, hops, passion flower or valerian at night to cure insomnia. You may recognize these herbs from calming herbal teas.
Step 5

Try a tincture made from chamomile, willow bark, skullcap, valerian or wood betony to cure a headache.

How to Use Tinctures

Things You'll Need:

Using Tintcures

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