How to Make Your Own Herbal Medicines.
Natural liquid medications are great to have on hand for preventative purposes or for treating illness. Natural medications are far more effective than most over-the-counter medications and do not have the side effects that synthetic medications do. Here's an easy way to prepare herbal medicines or tinctures at home.
Things You'll Need:
Dried herbs
Everclear, gin or vodka
Clear glass bottle or jar with lid
Dark glass bottle
How to make herbal medicine at home.
1
Dried herbs are easiest to find at a whole-foods store or natural market that sells bulk dried herbs. For a pint of liquid medicine, you will need about 2 cups of dried herbs. You can combine herbs according to what remedy you desire. It is always best to buy organic dried herbs if you can find them.
2
You will need a pint of alcohol per batch of medicine. Everclear, vodka or gin are best. Alcohol is used because it is best at extracting the potency of the herbs, and it is a natural preservative. Alcohol also helps your body to absorb the medicine better. Homemade herbal medicines will last for years if stored correctly. Add your 2 cups of herbs to one pint of alcohol in a clear glass jar or bottle with a tight lid.
3
Store the jar or bottle in a dark cabinet or pantry for 2 to 4 weeks, shaking daily for best results.
4
After 2 to 4 weeks you can now strain your medicine into dark glass bottles. I like to use a bigger bottle for what I will store and smaller bottles for what I will be taking every day. You can use a teaspoon or dropper to take the medicine. Store the medicine in a dark area; it does not have to be refrigerated.
Tips & Warnings
The better quality the herbs are, the better quality your tincture will be.
A good herb dictionary will help you determine which herbs to use and what the correct dosage is for your tincture.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Always seek the advice of a medical doctor before taking any new medications.
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Natural liquid medications are great to have on hand for preventative purposes or for treating illness. Natural medications are far more effective than most over-the-counter medications and do not have the side effects that synthetic medications do. Here's an easy way to prepare herbal medicines or tinctures at home.
Things You'll Need:
Dried herbs
Everclear, gin or vodka
Clear glass bottle or jar with lid
Dark glass bottle
How to make herbal medicine at home.
1
Dried herbs are easiest to find at a whole-foods store or natural market that sells bulk dried herbs. For a pint of liquid medicine, you will need about 2 cups of dried herbs. You can combine herbs according to what remedy you desire. It is always best to buy organic dried herbs if you can find them.
2
You will need a pint of alcohol per batch of medicine. Everclear, vodka or gin are best. Alcohol is used because it is best at extracting the potency of the herbs, and it is a natural preservative. Alcohol also helps your body to absorb the medicine better. Homemade herbal medicines will last for years if stored correctly. Add your 2 cups of herbs to one pint of alcohol in a clear glass jar or bottle with a tight lid.
3
Store the jar or bottle in a dark cabinet or pantry for 2 to 4 weeks, shaking daily for best results.
4
After 2 to 4 weeks you can now strain your medicine into dark glass bottles. I like to use a bigger bottle for what I will store and smaller bottles for what I will be taking every day. You can use a teaspoon or dropper to take the medicine. Store the medicine in a dark area; it does not have to be refrigerated.
Tips & Warnings
The better quality the herbs are, the better quality your tincture will be.
A good herb dictionary will help you determine which herbs to use and what the correct dosage is for your tincture.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Always seek the advice of a medical doctor before taking any new medications.
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