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Herbal Wisdom:  Tinctures  |
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PlantPrincess
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Morgan
loomis
California
USA
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 Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 3:24:33 PM
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Hi ladies,
Do you have any favorite tinctures that you like to use for healing? I'd love to know! Thanks, Morgan |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 5:47:47 PM
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Is essential oil considered a tincture? I use cedar to ground myself and protect my aura. Haven't decided yet if it works but I like the way it smells. Makes me feel good and THAT is healing.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2012 : 05:22:41 AM
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I really like plantain for digestive issues. I am experimenting with a few different tinctures now for my skin problems, but they're not quite ready yet. I've always used capsules or dried herbs, but one of my goals this year is to work more with tinctures.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2012 : 11:55:08 PM
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I make an Echineca one that we use alot. I have also made digestive bitters that works really well.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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PlantPrincess
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Morgan
loomis
California
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 7:30:18 PM
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Originally posted by rksmith
I really like plantain for digestive issues. I am experimenting with a few different tinctures now for my skin problems, but they're not quite ready yet. I've always used capsules or dried herbs, but one of my goals this year is to work more with tinctures.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/
Rachel,
Plantain is wonderful, isn't it? Plus, it seems to really take off pretty much anywhere! Thanks for sharing  Also, do you have any herbal recipes that you use for you and/or your family that you'd like to share? |
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PlantPrincess
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Morgan
loomis
California
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 7:37:41 PM
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Hi Cindy,
The cedar essential oil sounds like it would be healing and grounding. I'm going to get some this week to give it a try. We can all use a little bit of those two things ;)
Tinctures are herbs that are soaked in alcohol, glycerin, or apple cider vinegar for several weeks and then the mixture is strained/separated. The liquid is kept for medicinal purposes as the medicinal properties have now moved from plant to liquid.
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Originally posted by prariehawk
Is essential oil considered a tincture? I use cedar to ground myself and protect my aura. Haven't decided yet if it works but I like the way it smells. Makes me feel good and THAT is healing.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
Karen
Montrose
Michigan
USA
291 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 5:19:53 PM
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I love my tinctures. I have made a few in the last few months (I am a first timer). I first made Bulk Herbs Immune Booster mix into a tincture and I made it thru last winter with NO illness!!! This summer I made a migraine tea into a tincture (works). I did some chamomile for sleeping (menopause is heck on sleep and this and Calms Forte help me to sleep). I have an elderberry tincture that I need to strain and bottle up...I am wondering what is next on my tincture list. I love the ability to take a few drops of 'whatever' and feel better the effects in no time and no that you are not adding any un-natural bad stuff to you system. Good luck in making your tinctures and have fun!!
Farmgirl Sister #918
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:44:53 PM
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I can't say enough about plantain. It grows like mad in our bird area. A few months ago while cleaning out some of the pens I was bitten by a brown recluse (I think that's what it was anyway as we have several in that area) I showed my finger to one of the doctors at my work who said I'd need surgery probably and antibiotics and all this other mumbojumbo I disagree with. Then I saw a post on here from Kristen Sherill about plaintain and I had a serious Homer Simpson moment. Anyway, I picked some, crushed it and put some on the bite, then wrapped it with a couple of leaves and then gauze and left it over night. It looked so much better (and felt so much better) in the morning, I did this for 3 days and I don't even have a scar. I did the same thing for my dad (who is diabetic) who had some cellulitis on his hand which was getting alot worse it cleared up in about 4 days. That is when I did more research on plantain and decided to make a vinegar with it. My husband says it is nasty tasting but it works for his reflux and helps with his digestion when he takes it.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
http://madame1313.wordpress.com/ |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 11:32:40 AM
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One of my favorite tinctures is Motherswort,I grow it every year and tincture it in vodka,it's a great nervine and soother of menstrual issues and heart problems (which I have) and so I use that alot for times where my nerves are frayed or I just don't feel too good.
Another one is skullcap,it's another great nervine,pain reliever and sleep inducer though I purchase this as it doesn't grow wild here.
I also use tincture of Echinacea and poke root for my goats to help with infections such as pneumonia and mastitis.
I think tinctures are a wonderful way of utilizing plant medicines,some plants such as skullcap's medicinal qualities can only be fully utilized by tincturing,drying causes it to lose most if not all of it's qualities.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
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PlantPrincess
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Morgan
loomis
California
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2012 : 8:22:12 PM
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| Wonderful information! Herbal wisdom means so much more when you hear the REAL stories from people that actually consume the medicine. Thanks so much for sharing this. |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2012 : 10:29:44 PM
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I agree with Morgan. I don't know alot about herbs and how to use them. The posts are always so helpful
Marianne |
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mamacass
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Cass
Smithville
OH
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 06:37:20 AM
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| My favorite is St. John's Wort, it's great for depression, plus it's antiviral. When the kids went back to school in the fall, everyone in the house started with the coughs and sore throats, but I was spared! (elderberry tincture for the throats!). What I have brewing now are cleavers, for draining the lymph glands, and chickweed for weight loss (it also dissolves tumors). Soon I'm gonna start some lemon balm, milk thistle, and plantain tincture, too. Plantain is good stuff, It's got TONS of uses! Our mama rabbit had conjunctivitis and I fed her lots of plantain, iher eyes cleared up in a few days and infection never came back. The seeds of that plant can be dried and used as a laxative, too. Same thing that's in metamucil. Lol. I use Motherwort on occasion if I am stressed, too. |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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mamacass
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Cass
Smithville
OH
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 1:46:50 PM
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Hi Kristina, you live in Ohio, don't you? We have 90 and 100 proof vodka in Ohio. I use 90 proof, only because it's quite a bit cheaper than the 100 pr. 80 proof will work as well, if that's all you can find locally. I wouldn't use any lower than that, though, because the alcohol is what pulls the medicinal properties out of the herbs. What herbs are you wanting to tincture for your skin?
If you're putting the tincture on your face, I'd dilute it down a lot after it's finished brewing. You could use witch hazel to do this, it's a diluted tincture itself.
Smile, It makes people wonder what you're up to!
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2012 : 6:29:39 PM
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For bulk herbs I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mountain Rose Herbs. The majority of their herbs are organic, some wildcrafted and they are affordable. They also have jars, tins, linen, etc--just about anything you would need for any kind of herbal preparation, they have it. I don't know how it works for ordering alcohol online, but you might could find some and have it shipped (just a thought, might be too much for shipping though). You could use 80 proof if that's what you've got--you can also make vinegars using apple cider vinegar that work just as well, if not better than alcohol tinctures. Right now, I am making mine with vinegars and will try the alcohol on my next go round to see if there is any noticeable difference in quickness and effectiveness. List on Mountain Rose Herbs of astringents: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=astringent+herbs&x=0&y=0 And another list of astringent herbs: http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php?prop_ID=11
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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Edited by - rksmith on Jun 17 2012 6:30:15 PM |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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ramonaj
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
rhonda
gibsons
british columbia
Canada
118 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2012 : 7:56:44 PM
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If I had to choose only one to have on hand it'd be propolis, no contest. i also make calendula oil and tincture every year. this part of BC is rich in herbs, both wild and home grown, so there's always lots to harvest. Given the gray weather in the winter I also make lots of St John's wort. just picking those little yellow flowers makes me happy!
happiness to all sentient beings |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2012 : 8:22:22 PM
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I would like to make a plantain tincture, but I need to know - can I use white vinegar in a tinctue,which I have on hand, or do I need to use acv or vodka only ? I am TOTALLY new at this herb thing, which I find so facinating after reading so much that you girls do with herbs. I had no idea of all the natural healing things that God put on this earth for us to use. My family is not aquianted at all with herbs, so I grew up not even knowing these things were out there for our good. I am so glad to see this thread!! Thank you, Linda
"I'll tell you the truth, if a man keeps my word, he will never see death." John 8:51 |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 1:46:55 PM
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Use white vinegar for cleaning only. Use ACV for healing. At least that's what I've always been told. You could use either ACV or vodka, just depends on what you prefer. Tinctures made with either one are fine. I started out with my learning about herbs when I signed up with Nature's Sunshine (a supplement company) as a distributor so I could buy at wholesale prices. I have learned tons from their classes and seminars BUT a couple of years ago I got to thinking--I know all kinds of stuff about herbs, but have no real clue about the herbs themselves (didn't even know what most of them looked like outside of a capsule!). So that is when I started searching for more information about the actual herbs, their habitats, etc. I have a goldmine in my yard and didn't know it for years!!!! Now days, I still buy from NSP and a couple of other companies, but I mostly order bulk (and make my own teas, capsules, etc) or I pick it from my yard. If you want to learn more about herbs, herbmentor is an AWESOME resource.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
www.madameapothecary.com |
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 7:03:54 PM
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Rachel, thank you for setting me straight...I will definitely check out herbmentor! I always google the plant name, and it comes up with lots of pictures. So far, that has been the extent of my education. But I look forward to learning even more - especially the medicinal side of it. Isn't it exciting to know that you can just go into your yard to find these things??
Linda
"I'll tell you the truth, if a man keeps my word, he will never see death." John 8:51 |
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ourhealingroots
Farmgirl at Heart
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Katrina
Tulsa
OK
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2012 : 6:07:44 PM
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| My two favorite tinctures are chamomile flower and Solomon's seal root. I get fresh chamomile flowers from the garden and add it to a mason jar of vodka throughout the flowering season. Then, I filter through a coffee filter. It tastes amazing and is so much better than what I have bought commercially. I use Solomon's seal root tincture for arthritis and joint pain, 5 drops, twice a day...works great in many cases. For loose joints, it tightens. For tight joints, it loosens. There is an excellent description by herbalist Matthew Woods in his books. |
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shawneefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 06:38:55 AM
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I must say that I just love this site! I have a question about how to store your tinctures. Do you have to keep them in a dark colored jar, or can you use a mason jar? and do you also need to keep it in a dark place? I just finished making plantain and chickweed tinctures. Also, Katrina, I see you use Solomon's seal root tincture for arthiritis and joint pain, does that include inflamation? I have arthiritis in my big toe joint and the ball of my foot. (so my doctor says) My big toe joint is swelled up so much that I cannot bend my foot to walk. Taking ibuprfen keeps the swelling down, but gives me indigestion way too bad. I know there must be something natural I can do for this. Any help would be appreciated.
I'll tell you the truth, if a man keeps my word, he will never see death." John 8:51 |
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 5:22:33 PM
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I keep mine in amber and cobalt colored jars. If you don't have any, keeping them in regular clear jars should be ok as long as you keep them out of light. I wrapped mine with a dark cloth and kept them in a cabinet..and I still do that when I run out of dark glass jars or bottles!!Solomon's Seal is also good for inflammation--so is plantain. Try putting some plantain tincture directly on the toe and cover it with a plantain leaf and/or gauze.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
www.madameapothecary.com |
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hialtfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Terri
WA.
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2012 : 7:17:22 PM
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CAYENNE!!!! FOR EVERYTHING!!!
"LOVING" life at 4000 feet..."LOVE" is a very splendid thing... |
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