Hops (Taff's variegated hops) , Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), Borage (Borago officinalis), Lemonbalm, (Melissa officinalis 'Gold Melisse')
3 Sep 2012

Hops, Skullcap, Lemonbalm and Borage Tincture

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Labor day weekend: the last chance to celebrate the joys of summer, and an opportunity to prepare for a busy work season ahead during fall and winter. I am getting ready by making some tincture with fresh plants from the garden, which I will strain and use in 1-2 months. Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a sun loving, climbing, perennial vine and an important ingredient in beer … Read More
12 Aug 2012

How to make a tincture | extract

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Herbal tinctures, also called extracts, are made from plant material macerated in alcohol, a process which extracts the active compounds from the botanical. Tinctures are an excellent form of herbal supplements for anybody who can consume alcohol, because they are easily administered, and immediately absorbed into the system. Due to the high alcohol content tinctures are not suitable for animals or small children. Tinctures are easy … Read More