A good allergy tincture is made of many herbs. Nettles is an obvious choice but what about horehound, echinacea, peppermint, rosemary, yarrow, ginger, Oregon grape root, elder flowers, and calendula too. Consider a blend of plants that are known for being anti inflammatory moving phlegm stimulating circulation having cooling properties that clear heat I usuallyContinue reading “Allergy Tincture (Horehound)”
Category Archives: Tinctures
Diarrhea Tincture (Red raspberry)
Isn’t it often the case that when you really need something for an acute condition you either don’t have it or it is not easily available? When you or a loved one are unexpectedly suffering, then is not the time to be searching or thinking up ideas for a remedy. That is why I haveContinue reading “Diarrhea Tincture (Red raspberry)”
Staying Busy With More Tinctures
It used to take me so much time to extract my tinctures but my new press really speeds up the process. I am not sure if it does a better job than my hands but it sure is easier with less wear and tear on my wrists. Our family is now practicing self isolation toContinue reading “Staying Busy With More Tinctures”
Immune Support Tincture Time
Some things are just too pretty to mess with (sigh). I usually begin my tinctures in glass amber bottles/jars. A small amount of light will affect fresh herbs with green leaves. Maybe it does not change the chemical constituents and strength much but I do notice a change of color. Emerald green instead of brown.Continue reading “Immune Support Tincture Time”
Fabulous Find (Saint John Wort Tincture)
I retired from midwifery a year after I moved into my house. All the herbs and equipment went into the basement. 12 years later while purging and cleaning I found a jar that was in pretty sad shape. The lid was actually glued to the top. I pried it off and saw the ruby redContinue reading “Fabulous Find (Saint John Wort Tincture)”
