Tinctures – Page 2 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

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)”