The Folk Method
The easiest menstrum to obtain is probably a commercial 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume) or 100 proof (50% by vol
Tincturing dry herbs:
1. Add combined powdered herb into a large jar with a lid.
2. Add enough menstrum to wet the herb so that about ¼ inch of extra menstrum sits atop the herb. If the herb is floating then it would be ¼ inch below the herb.
3. Clean off the rim of the jar if needed. Seal the jar tightly with the lid.
4. Check the jar after 12 hours. If the herb has absorbed the menstrum add more so that it is ¼ inch of extra liquid.
5. Shake frequently for 14 days. Let it sit for an extra day.
6. Pour off liquid from the top. Press the remaining wet pulp by scooping out a small amount of the wet pulp into muslin cloth and wringing out the liquid into a large bowl. Discard dry herb and continue to wringing out the remainder of the pulp in small batches from the muslin cloth into the bowl.
7. Filter the liquid again with a muslin cloth or coffee filter.
8. Bottle the liquid in containers. Keep lids tight.
9. Remember to label and date your bottles.
10. Store in a cool dark place.
The easiest menstrum to obtain is probably a commercial 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume) or 100 proof (50% by vol
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Tincturing dry herbs:
1. Add combined powdered herb into a large jar with a lid.
2. Add enough menstrum to wet the herb so that about ¼ inch of extra menstrum sits atop the herb. If the herb is floating then it would be ¼ inch below the herb.
3. Clean off the rim of the jar if needed. Seal the jar tightly with the lid.
4. Check the jar after 12 hours. If the herb has absorbed the menstrum add more so that it is ¼ inch of extra liquid.
5. Shake frequently for 14 days. Let it sit for an extra day.
6. Pour off liquid from the top. Press the remaining wet pulp by scooping out a small amount of the wet pulp into muslin cloth and wringing out the liquid into a large bowl. Discard dry herb and continue to wringing out the remainder of the pulp in small batches from the muslin cloth into the bowl.
7. Filter the liquid again with a muslin cloth or coffee filter.
8. Bottle the liquid in containers. Keep lids tight.
9. Remember to label and date your bottles.
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Tincturing fresh herbs:
1. Chop the fresh herbs into small pieces and add them to a jar with a lid. Stuff them very tightly into the jar.
2. Add menstrum so that it fills the jar to the top.
3. Pour the entire ingredients into a blender and liquefy.
4. Pour the liquefied ingredients into a jar. Clean off the rim of the jar if needed. Seal it tightly with the lid.
