Tinctures – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

SKULLCAP, Milky Oat Tops and Hops Tincture

These herbs make a lovely trio for life in modern times. This tincture is the first thing I reach for when someone is experiencing trauma, grief, stress, or insomnia. Each alone is a mild nervine or sedative. My daughter and I have both found this combination very useful for her first year in public highContinue reading “SKULLCAP, Milky Oat Tops and Hops Tincture”

Sage Cocktail Bitters

Bitters seem to be all the rage in any herb store or at local farmer’s markets. I have made a cacao based digestive bitter and a fruity thyroid support bitter. This was my first attempt at a “cocktail” bitter. We really don’t drink in my family. I will have to find some creative ways toContinue reading “Sage Cocktail Bitters”

PLANTAIN Tincture

I think plantain needs to be included in my “herb of the month subscription”. This June I have needed it in some form for 1)a burn 2) a bug bite that looked a bit red 3)and a broken toe. I have it as an ingredient in many of my salves and liniments. I ordered threeContinue reading “PLANTAIN Tincture”

Fever Tincture (ELDER)

Fevers can present at any time of year and affect people of all ages. They are a normal result of our body killing off bacteria or viruses and activating the immune system. Most are not pathological but a healthy and natural strategy to deal with common but mild infections. Fever can also be caused byContinue reading “Fever Tincture (ELDER)”

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)”