FOLK METHOD to MAKING TINCTURES

How to make up tinctures? It just as easy as any cooking with any recipe. You starting with a solvent and an herb plant. This is far more economical than tinctures from the HFS watered down versions to this recipe, which is only colored herbal water. I buy in bulk and skip the health food stores high prices and this recipe will make the tincture (herb) stronger. Whenever available use organic grown herbs (grown with no chemicals or sprays) which has most of the medical properties still in the herb.
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The root is the most powerful but you don't need roots all the time. Next is the flower, and stem which is mostly fiber. To make up balms or salves, which is another way of getting herbs into the body through the skin. Just use the links below. (u-Tube) This link will show and teach how to make up these salves. And, their are many different cooks recipes and styles.
Know your herbs and solvents by doing some home work with research that' easily done on the Internet..." after you get past the "buy me ads." Look at the address of the link it will give you clues. I spend a lot of time researching so, I've learned how to avoid and spend my time more productively.
Then, put them on "book mark" or, "favorites" in a special folder that will weed out the annoying ads next time when searching.
By doing some research you will find out what herbs interfere with your medicines etc. such as Lobelia, Goats Rue, Golden Seal Root etc., or, interact with drugs, because they also can take the place of the drug...causing an overdose of the medicine.
THIS TINCTURE METHOD IS CALLED THE "FOLK METHOD" and, is strong and simple to remember and carry out. HOWEVER; THEY'RE MANY RECIPES. (1/4 liquid to 3/4 herb has to be real strong?)
1/2 part cut herb (goat rue i.e.) or any herb needed
1/2 part Vodka or organic apple cider vinegar or vegetable glycerine
Stir in your jar; cap, label and date; let it sit for 6 weeks; shake occasionally; strain in cheese cloth; ringing and squeezing the tincture out. Bottle: it makes 1/2 the amount you started with. Keep out of direct light; store in dark bottles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wp3QA6v2Gg
http://youtube/4dloPF1QDuw How to make herbal tinctures.
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More ideas: http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/herbal-tinctures.htm