Let's Make Dandelion Root Tincture!
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- It's autumn here on Ontario and tis the season for making medicine using the roots of medicinal plants. Join me as I harvest, process and make dandelion root tincture.
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I was wondered about using alcohol too because I don’t drink but upon further research, people typically consume more naturally occurring alcohol in fermented foods and ripe bananas then in a tincture that you will consume.
This is a beautiful point and it will be something that I remember when I have students/clients who have similar questions about the alcohol consumption.
Its such a small amount! You are correct. But I also think there is something to be said about intention behind the alcohol consumption. With tinctures, the intention is to help support and heal your body which I feel goes a long way towards your body accepting it. If that makes sense.
Wow, thank you so much. Very informative and extremely helpful video.❤❤
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching :)
I’m going to sign up for your membership platform in a few weeks. Can’t wait! Love your videos and all of your awesome information. ❤
Thank you so much!! I look forward to having you in the community ♥
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Good day. Thank you very much. Just found you and love it.
Welcome!! I am so glad that you're here.
🦋🇺🇸Hello from Pennsylvania . Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!!
@@SpiraeaHerbs 🦋🇺🇸👍You’re welcome
Thank You 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching!
I started making tinctures last year and just love it. However, its hard to find information on dosages. This year I made some nettle/dandelion tincture and some whole dandelion tinctures. I want to take them daily for maintenance but can't find how much to take on a daily basis. I'm also hoping to make more tinctures as the summer goes on, such as Nasturtium and others. I'm hoping I can find dosages for each and exactly what all they will do for my body. I enjoyed your video. Thanks
I feel your frustration and trust me I get it! The only way I can navigate the strict Health Canada Regulations is through teaching on my online platform. Because they are students I can share that information.
It's possible the regulations in the US aren't a strict so maybe finding an American herbalist??
Do you have any good herbal books by chance? They often site dosing in those.
You don't personally eat the leaves??
Hi, I’ve just subscribed. Would you be able to build a cheap bench and cut a hole in it and get a cheap sink to use to rinse your herbs with a hose and whatever is rinsed off can go straight into the ground.
That is exactly one of my plans for a space out back! Right by where we catch our rain water.
Amazing
Thanks for watching!
A look alike young chicory. They make a dandelion digger metal with two prongs at end like a hand shovel works good.
Thanks for the tip!!
Can you speed up the process by putting the jars in an instant pot with the keep warm function for 24 hours instead of letting it steep for 6-8 weeks?
I've personally never done it. And honestly, I don't think so. I some people use machines that are designed for oil infusions, but I tend to let time to its work. But its worth exploring further with people who have experience with it.
Can you use apple cider vinegar instead of alcohol??
Good question. Wondering the same. Want to make this for my mom and takes lots of medication so not sure alcohol would be good for her
ACV is what I've always used. Works great Imo
@@rickjames7576 great, thank you
HI there! My apologies for not seeing this comment earlier. You can use ACV, but it is not my preference. It does not pull out the same range of chemical constituents as alcohol and the shelf life isn't as good. That being said, if you are abstaining from alcohol, it is a great option!
HI there! My apologies for not seeing this comment earlier. You can use ACV, but it is not my preference. It does not pull out the same range of chemical constituents as alcohol and the shelf life isn't as good. That being said, if you are abstaining from alcohol, it is a great option!
I’m needing to know if after I’ve drained my denture if I can reuse the roots?
That is usually personal preference, but I typically don't. You could perhaps use them in a pot of bone broth or tea, but I would not use them to make another tincture.
How long can you leave the dandelion roots in there for a vodka tincture? I didn't realize straining the tincture was a thing and mine has been sitting all together for 2 years, the roots are kind of brown but I have that layer of inulin in the bottom.
Your tincture is perfectly fine. I honestly don't press mine until I need them. I have some tinctures that are over 6 years old. Once I press them, I like to use them up within a year. The inulin on the bottom is natural and expected. :)
I will have to learn about what pressing is .
@@ronalddaub9740 Just a fancy way of saying straining the herbs (i.e. mark) out of the alcohol. But we say press, because you want squeeze/press out as much of that beautiful medicine as possible.
You might find this video helpful: th-cam.com/video/SJvFgRHpBH0/w-d-xo.html
When you get the separation like that and you go to press it out is it ok to leave all that or do you have to separate the stuff that settled to the bottom
No you want that in your end product! I shake well and press. And then I make sure that I shake the bottle well before I use it in tincture formulations. Hope that helps!
hi there Spiraea. i accidentally peeled the whole outer off my dandelion root leaving just the white root. is it still ok to use to make a tincture? thank you - Rachel.
You will be missing some of the inulin that is found in the skin, but I wouldn't throw it out. Just might not be a complete profile constituents wise.
How many drops to be taken daily??
Unfortunately due to regulations put forth by both Health Canada and Meta (who owns TH-cam) I am not able to provide any specific medical advice or dosing outside of my herbal clinic or education platform setting. My apologies. I hope with a bit of research you can find the answer you are looking for.
How do you take/press this? 🤦♀️sorry I’m new to this and you’re the first person I’ve seen on this subject and I’m so happy watching your videos. Love them. But I don’t know how you use “Tincture”🤦♀️
I wish I could give you doses but Health Canada has rules 😝 but for pressing you can totally use a potato ricer. Great little tincture press!
What was the ratio about a cup of dandelion to two cups of alcohol? Does alcohol proof really matter? Thank you and many blessings.
86 grams of fresh root and then fill the jar up with alcohol (this is for a 500ml jar).
As for the proof, that depends on who you ask, but I use a universal menstruum of 30% alcohol and 10% vegetable grade glycerin and it works for most herbs.
Hope that helps!
When you strain - which part do you keep? Not trying to seem silly here but when its strained is the liquid vodka and mixture that you keep as the tincture
Yes, the liquid.
Hi Kels! My apologies for not responding sooner. I get so many comments on my channel, it's hard to keep up at times. Yes, you want to keep the alcohol that is now infused with all of the medicinal properties of the herbs. Happy medicine making!
To make tinctures can apple cider vinegar be used instead of alcohol?
Technically you would then be making an acidic, but totally! There are downsides with vinegar (they do not exact as broad a range and they are really only good for about a year), but they are good alternative for people who are abstaining from alcohol.
I would like you Dandilion root tinctures information
Hi there! Are you looking for a dandelion monograph/mini book? Is that the information you are needing?
Got a bunch of roots and plants today, and vodka thanks
The flowers makes a salve?
You could definitely infuse the flower into an oil to make an ointment or salve!
Can you use the flowers and Roots?
I harvest my roots in the fall so there are no flowers left at that point. I tincture the flowers and leaves separately personally. I have another video on that as well. th-cam.com/video/5FaO2Fiw-YM/w-d-xo.html
How do you recommend to drink this? My mom has been making some different tinctures but I put some juice in a small glass and add some to that.
I cannot recommend doses due to Health Canada regulations, but I normally suggest that people take it watered down slightly to help with astringency and taste :)
What is this good for?
In general its a great detoxifying herbs supporting both the kidneys and the liver and gall bladder.
Oops, I left mine root and leaf mix for 1 month. Only just coming across your channel now. The mix has been strained and put in the fridge. Could I add another root to this tincture, or should I through out what I have and start again? Thank you
You could reuse the tincture liquid to create a new one. That way you don't have to waste the alcohol.
@@SpiraeaHerbs Thank you 😀👍🙏
Can you use the leaves and flowers in the tincture?
I would not include it in the same jar. Check out this video for more information:
th-cam.com/video/5FaO2Fiw-YM/w-d-xo.html
@Spiraea Herbs thank you! I made them separate one roots one leaves and stems
Looks like sow tristel o they have a yellow flower like danilions 😮?
I don't remember that video but was I talking about those insanely invasive thistles we have? Ugh.
Hello & thank you for your lucid presentation of your work, regarding the use of amber packer bottles are they available with non-plastic lids? I ask as I wonder if especially due to the alcohol content there would be some leeching into the tincture?
I have never found any that are not plastic unfortunatley. And metal lids corrode destrying tinctures as well. I guess it's trying to figure out which is the lesser of two evils ~ plastic lids or parchment paper as a barrier for metal lids.
@@SpiraeaHerbs Thanks for your reply & sharing your wisdom.
Great video what kind of paper was used for underside of lid, and is this necessary for all tinctures ? thank you
I use it for all tinctures at this point because I don't want to risk it. I've had to throw out whole jars because the lid corroded. I use a natural parchment paper :)
@@SpiraeaHerbs thank you
Correne, what would one use this tincture for please? Thank you . 🥃😉
In general it's great for detoxification and supporting the liver and kidneys. This is one of the herbs I teach about in detail in Weavers :)
Do you have to use glycerine? What ratio of dandelion to alcohol?
Do not have to use glycerin at all, but it does do a better job at pulling out fat soluble constituents. As I mentioned in the video, all the ratios you need are in the free tincture guide. There is a link in the description of the video so you should definitely snag that!
@SpiraeaHerbs after you add alcohol can you put the mix in the fridge to prevent any potential for spoiling? I plan on washing jars with only soap and water, and I'm not sure that's enough to prevent any bacteria growth on the counter.
Can I reuse root again
I would say it depends on what you want to reuse it for. I personally wouldn't make a second batch of tincture with it
Thank you so much
I’m thinking you would say the same of an oregano, oil tincture don’t reuse?
@@debrawinckler2605 If you are making a herbal infused oil, you could reuse some of the oregano in cooking!
After theese 6to10weeks do you do water extraction?!
Due to Health Canada regulations and rules put forth by Meta platforms (the folks who own YT), I technically can't tell you how to use it unless you are a student of mine or a client. I know this is frustrating, but I also know there are soooo many resources online for the medicinal benefits of dandelion. Hopefully you are able to navigate the free resources out there to help you. Best of luck!
And then.....when do you take it, how do you take it and what is it for. Thank you. Pls reply.
Unfortunately Canadian health regulations are pretty clear and I am not allowed to provide suggested use without a clinical consultation. A frustrating situation, but it is what it is. I can speak very generally though and state that Dandelion is an excellent detoxifying plant that supports the kidneys, liver etc.
Thank you
@@adelaolivero9966 You are most welcome.
will apple cider vinager work?
Totally will, but those are not technically tinctures... they are acidics. They do not have the same shelf life and do not pull out the same range of chemical constituents, however are an excellent option for those who are staying away from alcohol.
How you drink it? Tsp, tbsp, a cup or what?
Unfortunately due to strict Health Canada and TH-cam regulations I am unable to provide instructions on how to take tinctures. I can teach you to make them, but you will have to do a bit of internet searching or get a few good books if you want more specific details. It's frustrating for me too, but I can't risk getting deplatformed.
Do you need to use fresh, or can you buy the bagged root online? Im sure fresh is much much better.
You can totally use dried but the ratios are different. Fresh is better but don't let that be a barrier to making medicine! Grab my free tincture guide (link is in the description below the video) and it will have all the information you need to be making dandelion root tincture like a boss.
@@SpiraeaHerbs Thank you so much! I just signed up for it. People like you help save the day. Many blessings to you and the family!
Great stuff! I want to try your remade/practice! question/s - alcohol? I live in Scotland - so would whisky do lol! 6/ weeks storage - is that in the fridge, or in a storage area? Many thanks - I have Subscribed for more!
Thank you for subscribing!
I tend to use neutral alcohols whenever possible. I have no experience with using whiskey, so unfortunately my opinion would not be educated.
Tinctures can be stored at room temperature no problem!
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