Day 8: Make a Tincture From Healing Plants

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Today let’s go into tinctures, which can be made with the healing herbs you have on 
hand. Tinctures are essentially a type of extract you are making through an infusing 
process with your herbs. You will need a base like apple cider vinegar in order to make 
your extract, and of course any of the herbs you want to use.

Making Your Own Tincture

While it might seem complicated, making your own herbal tincture is actually very 
simple! It also only requires some basic ingredients, so you don’t need to worry about 
that either. If you have ever made your own vanilla extract at home, then you know the 
basic method of making an herbal tincture. 

When your tincture is done, you can either take it on its own by ingesting it, or it can be 
combined with other ingredients to make a lotion, cream, salve, or other natural health 
product. While apple cider vinegar is a popular way to make the tincture because it has 
its own natural remedies for health conditions, you can also use alcohol as the liquid 
base. 

Grab a mason jar or other glass container and fill it about halfway with your chosen 
herbs. These herbs should be dried and not contain any extra moisture. You will now 
pour boiling water over the herbs, then add your apple cider vinegar or alcohol. Stir it 
well, put on the lid, then store it for about six weeks.

And you’re done!

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