A tincture is a concentrated infusion of herbs using a liquid that draws out the medicinal properties of an herb. A common liquid to use is grain alcohol. It will draw out the most of the medicinal properties of herbs. If that is unavailable (or not desired), use vodka, raw apple cider vinegar, or vegetable glycerin. The effectiveness of the liquid is less when using vinegar or glycerin; however, glycerin is more appealing in the use of cough syrups.
How to make tincture: Select herb. An herb that I use a lot is Lobelia. It is very effective in removing congestion from body. Gather the herb and half fill a quart jar with the herb(s) that you desire. Pour liquid of choice into jar, covering the herbs entirely. Close jar with plastic lid, and let set on counter out of the sunlight for two weeks. Shake daily to mix. After two weeks, strain liquid from herbs into another jar. Throw away used herbs from jar. Lable tincture and date. Store in dark cupboard. Ready to use.
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