Making your first tincture

Before we dive into making tinctures, possibly your first time, there are a few simple things to know beforehand to make life so much simpler.

–               Have sterilised jars ready with tight fitting lids. Jam or preserve jars work well.

–               Ensure you have plenty of space to work, this can get messy

–              Make sure you have the correct amount of her or root at hand (see below)

–               Make sure you have plenty of your chosen liquid to completely cover the herb material

You w ill need

Jars and lids Funnel

Amber or Blue bottles and lids Pipette

Filters (coffee filters or a fine mesh sieve lined with a cheesecloth)

Pen

Sticky labels

Fresh Herb

When using fresh herbs, as cut from your garden or similar, you will need to follow the following directions.

•  Finely chop or grind clean herb to release juice and expose surface area.
•  Fill your jar 2/3 to 3/4 with herbs or fill your jar 1/4 to V2 with your roots.
•  Pour chosen liquid over the herbs, covering completely.
•  Your jar should appear full of herb or roots, but should move freely if shaken.

Dried Herb

When using dried herbs & roots, similar to those purchased, the following directions are best practice.

•  Use finely cut herbs or roots.
•  Fill your jar 1/2 to 3/4 with herbs or fill your jar 1/4 to 1/3 with roots.
•  Pour chosen liquid over the herbs, covering completely.
•  Roots will expand by V2 their size when reconstituted!
•  Your jar should appear full of herb or roots, but should move freely if shaken.

If you have everything that you need ready and have around