An herb & tincture reference — what they help, how to make your own, doses & cautions.
For educational & research purposes only. Not medical advice. Herbs can interact with medications and may be unsafe in pregnancy or certain conditions. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use, and identify plants with certainty before harvesting.
Make Your Own Tincture — Basics
1. Fill the jar — pack fresh herb loosely or dried herb to about 1/3–1/2 of a clean glass jar.
2. Add menstruum — pour alcohol (vodka/brandy) over the herb to cover by ~1 inch.
3. Steep — seal, store in a cool dark place, shake daily for 4–6 weeks.
4. Strain — pour through muslin/cheesecloth, squeeze out liquid, bottle in dark dropper bottles.
Ratios (weight:menstruum): fresh herb ≈ 1:2 · dried herb ≈ 1:5.