Making Tinctures - 3 Easy Steps!
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- Here I share how to make a simple tincture in 3 easy steps. Recipe and technique below. If you would like to know more about us have a look at the web site www.danusirishherbgarden.com and linktr.ee/DanusIrishHerbGarden
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BIG EXCITING NEWS - My on-line herbal medicine course will be launched in January 2022. Information will be on the website and here!!! The course will teach how to make tinctures and lots of other types of medicine and will be educational, practical and will include some plant spirit teachings.
MAKING A MEDICINAL TINCTURE
1) Choose your medicinal plant material - fresh or dry - and cut or chop up into small pieces. Place into a clean jar. The size of the jar depends on how much tincture you want to make.
2) Cover with vodka (or any spirit e.g Whiskey, Brandy or Gin) I prefer to use vodka because it is tasteless and colourless and less likely to impact on the final result. Add a small percentage of water for the water soluble parts of the plant. Put on a label with the name of the plant and the date and leave aside for 4-6 weeks.
3) After 4-6 weeks strain through clean muslin and pour into a brown bottle.(Use a piece of brown paper around a clear glass bottle to prevent light damaging your tincture.) Add a label with plant name and date and then put it into your apothecary. To use, add half to one teaspoon of tincture to a finger of water and take twice per day. Alternatively, take 15-20 drops in water. If giving an alcoholic tincture to a child or to the very elderly, half the dose.
This method can be used for every medicinal plant, using either fresh or dry plant material.
We always had bay candles for Christmas...they are so hard to find recently...your bay tree is beautifully heathy..wonderful video.🍀🍃
They sound lovely. I am glad the tree is flourishing so well. x
My Italian grandmother always burned bay candles!
The Bay candles I use at Christmas are Bayberry. I’ve never heard of Bay leaf candles. Is this was you used instead?
Thank you Terri, I for one will be very interested in that course! 🙏🙏🙏
My dog passed away last Tuesday after 14 years of fun and love, it was her time, and she was happy right up until the day before. So, it was nice to see your dogs. Take care and many blessings🤗
So sorry to hear of your loss especially after having her as a member of the family for so long. Glad she had a peaceful passing. A few people seem to have lost pets recently. Condolences and blessings to you too.
Sadly we can’t grow bay here at all …. Too cold in the Winter… it is not a fan of lots of ice and snow lol… I’ve done tinctures of sorts on and off for years but you inspire me to be more attentive to doing so… I’ve be using a French press coffee maker to strain my herbs…seems to work fairly well. I love all the background info especially …it’s truly appreciated. Thanks again for sharing all of this. You are truly generous with your knowledge I’m off a few days on leave from work…I think I know what I might be using some of that time on. 😊 Once again have a great week…. Looking forward to January!
Thanks for your lovely message Lady Thyme. Have a wonderful relaxing time on leave. x
A French press? That’s such a great idea! Thanks for sharing : )
I just love learning all about plants and herbs from you. You are such a wealth of knowledge. Looking forward to your upcoming launch. Bay leaves have a wonderful smell. It’s fun to learn the history that you share. Hope you have a great week ahead. Thank you.
Hugs to you & the dogs & cat🐶🐱
Big hugs to you too Pam. thanks for your good wishes.
I always learn so much from your videos. Looking forward to your new launch. I love the fragrance of bay rum. I would occasionally find an aftershave of it at farmers markets and would purchase to use as my cologne and room spray, how I love its fragrance. Thank you and many blessings 🙏🏼💫❣️
It is a wonderful fragrance. I add a few secret ingredients for Lol's aftershave. Hope you are keeping well. x
Thank you Terri for being behind the screen for us .You are such a joy to watch . Learning a lot from you. So happy to have found you . Just love watching your videos, taking notes and put in practice what you show us. An excellent teacher!!!! At 47 years old, I can finally say I found my excellent “teacher”, one that I can actually learn something from.
I’ve just made the rosemary tincture, but what and how can I use it for, please?
Thank you very much Terri. Looking forward to your next video.❤️
Thank you so much Oana. What praise! When your Rosemary tincture is ready to strain, you can use for cardiovascular issues, it helps with memory and focus - great during exams. Good for older people who are possibly becoming forgetful. Anti bacterial etc so helpful during winter and it is very warming.
Thank you for also sharing that Glycerin and Apple Cider work as well using the same technique.
You are very welcome!
Terri , again another fantastic video. I really feel like I'm coming home when I hear your guitar theme tune and seeing you in the garden in fact I just had a quite overwhelming feeling of content and happiness and nearly cried at the beginning. Could be the pregnancy hormones , but if I'm honest it feels like more of the fact that the world is getting very suppressive , and in that moment you reminded me that nature is abundant and for that I am blessed. It was like you re-centred me in that moment. Love Lol's new camera angle when cutting the leaves. Thanks Lol. Also love to see his after shave. Oh I'm so pleased about the new medicinal course you are launching in Jan. You answered what I was searching for as usual. Blessed Be ❤️🐝 Samantha xxxxxx
The world is seemingly becoming more oppressive with governments beginning to do terrible things to their own people but it won't do you or baby any good to focus on such things. There are lots of good people, lots of good things and beautiful Nature to focus on. You are blessed and loved xx
Thank you Terri! I like the clothes pin idea! Another thing I do with fresh plant matter in a tincture is add a tiny glass jar (sample jelly jar)without a lid, as a weight for the plant matter. That way it doesn't float up to the lid and the air space area and mold. It's worked well so far.
Sounds good although I haven't heard of these tiny jars. xx
That is good news about Bay leaves breaking up stones. I did not know that. I crush bay leaves in my hot tea already, but I'd love to make this tincture. Which additive would work best for urinary health? Glycerin, vodka, or apple cider vinegar?
Either. The most potent is the vodka, the most nutritious would be ACV and the glycerine would be the most gentle.
Clothes pegs!! That IS fantastic! Thank you to whomever it was shared that tip! Thanks for this lovely visit into your kitchen apothecary
It is incredible - how come I never thought of it before - so simple and so brilliant. Thanks from me too.
Just another GREAT discovery. Your year long Wise Woman herbal course. Everything I could have asked for (or dreamed of) is contained within it. Bless the Goddess!
Hope to see you there! xx
I literally CAN'T WAIT for the launch of your course Terri ! Your announcement came almost immediately after I asked Spirit to guide me between herbalism or naturopathy. You brought the answer directly. What a great way to begin 2022! ☘🌱☘
Yippee! That's great Kavannah. Looking forward to it. xx
Thank you Terri. I can recommend Terri I have taken a module with her, excellent tutor and mentor. I hope to again in the future xx
Thanks for the recommendation Jude, really appreciate it. xx
I am so excited for January ❤️
Thanks TammySue - me too!
Wonderful Terri. Received your books, both volumes. Enjoying vol 2 now. I'm self taught and never far from an herbal remedy book at home. I have a vast apothecary with plant medicine from my garden. I'm in an open Scottish glen but most herbs seem to cope well although a poly tunnel is next on my list. Love your videos and always look forward to them. You have such a nice manner and not preachy like some vlogs I've watched. 🍀🌾
Thank you, I wouldn't like to come across as preachy, so glad to hear I don't!😃Your glen must be the right way around in regards to wind. But even here, with all the coastal wind there is an abundance of medicinal plants. Hope you get your polytunnel....maybe Santa will bring one. x
So pleased you're safe after the storm.We have had our first snow here overnight(we are at 550meters) .Love the idea of the after shave as gifts ,are you happy to you share your recipe ? No good for Peter he's had a beard for 40+ years !
Storm didn't really affect us - we just had some wind. Still very mild. I will be sharing the recipe in the Herbal Medicine course when we do the skin care and body care module.😃
So excited to hear more about your course Terri. I always enjoy seeing Jazz, Brock and your cats living a good life! Blessings.
Happy Sunday Rozanna and blessings to you too.xx
Great video, thanks Terry! Would also love to see a video on how you make digestive bitters. I just started my first one with ACV, citrus peels, dandelion leaf, ginger root, some nuts, fennel, and other warming spices. I’m nervous about it as I’m making it for my husband so I hope it turns out alright : )
That sounds great. What can go wrong? You are using great natural local ingredients and making something with love!!
1St. time I clocked in on one of the videos and didn't get jolted by a stupid commercial. Lovely.
Welcome Andrea! No adverts here with my consent. xx
Thank you very much lovely Terri....I make tinctures in the same way as you....I make only a measure before...200-300 grs...dry herbs and 350-400 grs fresh herbs...yes I know a little bit exaggerated....but I like strong ones!!! Lots of hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hugs as always Olga!
Thank you, can’t wait till January. I’ve just made lemon balm tincture and today Rose Petals in Avacado oil .... I will also make a tincture with my lavender flowers once they are blooming- I’ve just made your liquid washing liquid, it’s fabulous- I so enjoy your channel - all the way here from Tasmania in Australia xx
I'm thrilled to hear that. Great news re the tinctures and laundry liquid. Lavender tincture is so soothing and calming!
Thanks for a nice relaxing video to start the sunday!
We had -10 C yesterday..really "crispy" outside🤪
Bless you! Greetings from Sweden💝
Wow! It is over 10 years since we had weather where the temperature dropped so low. Being on the coast we rarely ever get below 0 C. Enjoy the crispiness xx
So excited for your herbal medicine course! It will be perfect to dive into during the wintry months ❤️
Yes, I hope so and there will be follow on courses afterwards. I am very excited! xx
Thank You for this video, Danu. I Loved it. Looking forward to more. My ancestors learned the Appalachian and Cherokee people's healing practices and passed it down to me through my mother. It is very much the same as what you share. I've heard from Native American people that the Bay was also burned or possibly steamed to cleanse the air of any negative energies, much like sage, but the aroma is so much more pleasant to my nose. *)>
How lucky you are to have such wisdom. Yes, the aroma of Bay is really wonderful and I burn it on my stove top. Smells cleansing in more ways than one. xx
Hello , I am French and my English is not so good but I try to anderstand , I love you and your vidéos , I love Herbs and i have a Bay tree , I will try.Thank you.
Bonsoir Martine. J'espere que tu est bien et heureuse. Excusez-moi pour les erreurs🙏
Thank you for sharing and looking forward to the launch of your new teaching series.
Thank you so much Leslie. xx
Very excited about the course Terri!
Great! thank you Sandra. I will you posted. x
I'm looking forward to the home herbal shows...
Thank you. Great demonstration! 🌹🌹
Thanks Carol, hope it makes it easy for you to make one. x
You are the sweetest and loveliest woman. Really looking forward to January. I love making tinctures. Depending on what they’ll be used for, I make them according to moon phases. I believe they work stronger.
The moon phases will be covered and it will be much more than tincturing!. xx thank you Jeanne
Thank you Terri, love your channel and your pets. Looking forward to your up and coming series in January, blessing to you X
Thanks Pierette, glad you are enjoying the channel xx Blessings!
Wow, you are such an inspiration! great idea, looking forward to more videos!
I find joy watching you 😊 thank you 💚
How lovely! Thanks so much CMS xx
Thank you. Hugs and Love from Across the Pond :D Im still loving the Blackberry Oxymel. It's strong now that I don't have the head cold but it is very effective.
It is indeed and a pleasure to take. Glad to hear your enjoyed it and it was helpful for you. x
Thank you! I’m excited for January too. Your bay tree is impressive. I bought 5 leaves for $3. Now I need to grow my own.
That is a crazy price!!! Definitely grow your own. Bay is also lovely infused in oil for body rubs, for aches and pains.
Yes, I absolutely enjoyed your video! Funny how sometimes the most simplistic ideas are out there, ie the clothes pegs, or clothespins 😊, to hold the cloth onto the bowl! Also, super to put brown paper on a jar if one doesn’t have the brown tinted bottles!!!! Ahhh, all about sharing ideas. Sometimes I do just have to say ‘brilliant’ when a realization pops up!! Anyway, ‘brilliant’ to you and your doings! ❤️
That is what is so nice about the comments section, people share such wonderful ideas. I can't claim the fame for the clothes peg one - got that tip here in the comments and wish I could remember who shared it. x
Thank you, Terri, for a very straightforward informative video.
You're welcome Althea - glad you found it useful.
Terri that sounds really worthwhile looking forward to in January. Thanks for showing how to make a tincture.
I hope people will find it worthwhile. You are welcome Tassie Girl. xx
I know you're busy, don't have to respond. You're awesome and my wife is a wisewoman and has been all her life.
You are one of the lucky ones xx
Love your videos! So relaxing and inspiring. And I can't wait for your new Introduction to Herbal Medicine! So exciting! Peace be with you friend.
Shalom (is that correct?) John, love your kind comments.
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Shalom is correct. Shalom literally means "peace" in Hebrew but shalom is used in greeting and parting, wishing your friend peace. Shalom friend.
@@johndayan7126 Shalom friend! Thanks for explaining.
Lovely as alwaysTeri! look forward to the new launch 🌀
Thanks so much Miranda. xx
Thanks for the vlog.... your vlogs are always calming and interesting.... cheers Debz from Oz
Good to hear that Debz, thank you xx
Thank you! I look forward to your launch! ❤️
Wonderful, that's great IslandBuzzy. xx
Hiya Terri lovely chat/visit with you today. I got my notebook out as soon as I saw the title. As others have commented similar thoughts I shall scroll down and like. Your friendly face popped up at the right time, as I’m grieving my cat Beckham passed away in his sleep last week, and just found out an old friend passed a few days back. Anywhoo Terri what I’m trying to say is that I find your channel very comforting so Thankyou. On a brighter note congratulations on your future endeavour sounds fab. Watch this space is what I believe the saying goes lol. Question, do you post items to Canada? Blessings to you and yours🐝
So sorry to hear about your lovely Beckham but glad to hear it was a peaceful passing. Sending you comfort and condolences for him and your friend. Thank you for your best wishes and yes I do post to Canada. xx
Again ! Thank Y'all so much for sharing. The information is awesome as is the photography. I love how You Two work together . Have a fantastic day
Awww Michael, thank you! We make a good team . Enjoy your week!
I just resently got a bay plant. Love it. Thank you!!!!
Enjoy your lovely new friend.
I'm so excited about January, Terri, I'll be there! ❤️ Xo
Great! That is wonderful Delia. xx💚
Thank you Teri…❤️
You are welcome Diane x
Such good and valuable advice you have given the mom-to-be. So hard sometimes to refocus toward the good. You are such a help reminding us all of what is truly important, for our emotional and spiritual survival. Thank you.
You are more than welcome Sharon, have a happy and safe pregnancy and delivery! xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden haha, the mom-to-be was another of your fans, at 76 I think I am ineligible. Just appreciated your wisdom about how she should focus on the now of growing that baby with optimism. Best wishes
great...thank you so much Terry.......I learn a lot from You................have a good christmas time and Blessings to you,Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany
You are welcome Daggy - thanks for your best wishes and hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Solstice too. x
Another lovely video and thank you, Terri. I'm always grateful when people show alternatives to vodka for herbal tinctures. I stopped using herbs years ago when I cut alcohol from my life. It's taken me a while to get back to using anything other then fresh or dried herbs in teas. I'm experimenting with alternatives and I love using honey from our back yard hives. Blessings from New Zealand, Toni
It is good to have alternatives to alcohol for whatever reason and it is great to experiment too. Infused honey is a great idea to make food your medicine. x
Thank You Terri, This was so informative...Love your videos. When you mentioned Lol's Aftershave I thought that's Amazing, I make my own perfume using essential oils, But would love to make a natural aftershave...Blessings 🌱🌳🌿🍃
So glad to hear that. I make my own perfume too , same way. Blessings to you Sally, xx
Great my friend, good luck. 👏❤
Thank you so much Malalai, appreciate that!
Thank you Danu💜
You are very welcome!
Really looking forward to your course in January love all your videos your an inspiration 🥰
Thank you so much Joolz!
Thanks a lot for these so useful and easy made recipes of natural tinctures !I have a bay tree in my garden that I used olympique for soups etc .I look forward to reading your book, and what a good idea as a gift for a friend!thanks dear Terri.
Thank you Martine, you're welcome xx
Thank you so much 🤍
You are very welcome Trés Jolie!
Thank you very much. God bless you. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving and may you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for your kind wishes Gale and many happy returns to you xx
Thank you for a great vid and am looking forward to your launch.
Thank you Stephen, me too!
Would that be okay if I add some honey as well? Perhaps a heaping spoonful or so? The medicine I make would be for my lungs, so the honey seems very soothing to me. Especially with Brandy or apple cider vinegar. Thank you Terri. I am always so grateful for you 💚🙏🕊
Of course! Play around with everything. This is medicine for the people and you make it your own. x
thankyou for this information.i hope to be able to see this class you mentioned.God Bless
thank you, this is helpful. the course sounds great! couple of questions, if you don't mind? what does oxidation do? how can you tell if oxidation has occurred? is the process exactly the same with glycerine?
your channel is so helpful, informative, and interesting. thank you again. 🙏🏻
Hi Mystery Machine. Yes, using glycerine is the exact same process. Oxidation can occur when there is too much air in the jar which is why you want all the plant material to be covered by the menstruum. Oxidation is rare but can affect the top of the tincture - basically the plant material goes "off" and begins to rot. If this happens you may not be able to use the tincture. It is more of a problem with infused oils.
WOW This is fantastic 🤩 I really appreciate you doing these videos. I’m new to your channel and already it’s one of my favorites 🤩
Bay leaves make a delicious bay leaf syrup. Good over berries, peaches or pears.
Mmmm - yes!
I love watching your videos with you making Tinctures and other things that you make, it is one of my favorite things to do now (watching your videos) making things, listening and learning new things! 🙌✨💙💜🧡❤🙌💯❗❗
You are very kind to say Lou Lou. thanks so much xx
Thank you for passing on the cloths pin tip, I have a tincture ready to strain 💜
Thank you beautiful soul for all the lovely information that you share ♥️
Christine, you are very welcome! x
Love the bays, just walking around the garden seeing them, picking off some as a condiment or rubbing in skin delights the senses...Terri did not know about the keeping away of evil , there has been an unsettling vibe in my neighbourhood over the past months, so just attached some to the front door, it's great because it can function as Christians decoration too ..another time of learning with you. Thankyou x
Thank you Teri, made my first tincture of Heal-All
Well done! xx
I just love this thank you.
Great - I hope it was helpful for you xx
Thank You 💖
You are very welcome!
Thanks and Blessings 💚🌳💚
Blessings to you too Anne, thanks for watching.
Lovely, thank you!
You are welcome Cleo, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much, tomorow i will do this ❤️❤️❤️
Great to hear that Roberta. Leave it for four to six weeks.
Lovely! Can you make a video on how to make your digestive bitters? I’m also quite curious about the shaving cream!
Hi Kristen, it was an after-shave lotion that I mentioned. Thanks for the idea re a video, you never know.
Very excited about the upcoming course 🙏
Great to hear that Kellie x
Sooo excited too - :) X
Hurray!
Terri thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I have a little book with your recipes etc ...written in it 🥰....looking forward to your launch in January..🌿..blessings 🙏
I feel honoured Angela. Blessings to you🙏
Isn't Bay just such a marvelous plant! But as for the dispelling of witches, Bay trees don't seem to function very well, as I always have it growing in my garden, and as a Norse influenced witch I don't suffer from any affects caused by my bushes of the plant. 😉 May I ask why you keep your bay tree in a polytunnel? Mine grow happily just on either side of the gate, hopefully warding off evil, my garden is away from streets, so I feel quite safe using mine in my various pursuits. Thank you for this lovely video explaining simple tinctures, though I hoped, not so much for myself but others, that you might also go more into the details of application and uses of tinctures. I have to say thanks for you bringing up some of the origins and uses in old religions, you mentioned the Greek god Apollo to whom this herb was dedicated, and who also is depicted wearing a wreath of the plant, and this wreath was used to mark people as winners or importance within the society, and that custom was then taken over by the Romans who crowned their emperors in such a fashion.
Thank you Renata for your kind comments. I have given instructions as to how to take tinctures at the bottom of the film and if I was to go into applications and uses of tinctures I would be here all day. I am hoping that people will be encouraged to research things for themselves and become self-reliant. I grow my Bay tree in a polytunnel because cuttings did not take well here outside, possibly the salt wind was too harsh.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I like your videos, thea are so lovely and i can laern English, too! Have a good time and greats from Germany
Thanks for watching Barbara - I will speak slowly for you xx Blessings to you !
Wow can’t wait for January for your remedy’s 😘 thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching Joyce!
Thank you very much for the recipe. Love your videos a lot ! Greetings from the Netherlands !
Greetings Simone! xx glad to hear that x
Thank you Terri! 🙂
Loved your opening shot of your sweet cat. Beautiful!
Great information about bay! I've only ever used it for soups and stews.
I'm looking forward to the launch!
Blessings! 💜
Blessings Trish and thank you!
Love learning from your videos. Love from a Brit expat in Australia.
Hello Sue. Hope all is well in your world. Thanks for watching. x
Thank you for the tutorial on tinctures. Hope that you're doing well. 💞☺️🌱
You're welcome Sheila and yes we are doing well and hope all is good with you too. xx
I'm learning alot I'm going to try some of your ideas you keep the channel simple right to the point without being to much thank you
That's the way I like to learn things😀
I have a plethora of dandelion tinctures! Enjoyed hearing your ideas & so I made a lavender oil & lemon balm tincture💜🤗💜
Very productive! It's lovely to be creative!
Good morning Terri ☀️Thank you! I love both the history and the tutorial and appreciate you sharing your knowledge very much 🌱
Morning Barbara, I hope you are having a great day. So glad you enjoyed the film. xx
Lovely, thank you.
I have many Bay trees and shrubs on my property because I planted 10 plants about 9 years ago along my wall on the front road, and they are huge now, plus there are several trees that are native to the place. I'm in southern Italy and many people make a liqueur with bay. I use the leaves a lot in cooking, but want to make a tincture now!
Give it a try!
Do you have a video showing how to make the Bay leaf aftershave you mentioned in this video? I would love to try it. Thank you!
I don't - but that is a great idea for a video in a couple of weeks. Thanks😃 xx
I saved this for later thank you for sharing I am so into herbalism a huge passion and love of mine.
Same here Cheryl - it is a lifestyle x
Looking forward to January. Lovely to have something good to offset winter blues.
I think so too. Something to challenge and shake off the winter sloth! xx
Thanks for sharing 🥃 👍 Can't wait that my bay tree is growing so that I can harvest some leaves 🍃
Good luck and enjoy!
Love this! I will look at more of the videos on this channel! I really want to know about the classes?
Please do. Details of the classes are in the 'see more' box under each video xx
Lovely Dogs & Cat.
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Terri your bay tree is beautiful! Very informative video and great tutorial!!
IT is a very prolific tree and very healthy, thank goodness. xx
Thanks again, Terry. Love the clothes pin idea!
Clothes pin idea was from a comment here but I am afraid I can't remember who. But a great tip!
Can you use Honey to make a tincture like you did with Thyme? The other day I made some cough drops out of the Thyme and honey, rosemary and honey and basil and honey. I also did elderberry and honey ones too. Can't wait for January to come for your online course so excited. I love learning from you and all you have to offer.
You can use honey although that wouldn't really be a tincture - it would be an infused honey. A nourishing food. Food is medicine but it may work more slowly so you would use it as a preventative to nourish the body so that it doesn't get sick enough to need a tincture.
Fabulous tip using the pegs. I use an elastic band, which sometimes pops off, so thankyou for the solution!
It is brilliant but don't thank me - I wish I could remember who suggested it - big thanks!
Thank you so much for the lovely video. I can hardly wait to be in a position where I can do this. Maybe I'll start collecting jars now. 🙏
Start now and you will have a good selection to start making things once spring comes.
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thank you for the encouragement! Hopefully I'll be in a position where I have access to plants by then. 💖