Tinctures are plant extracts prepared with alcohol instead of water. They are very concentrated. To prepare a tincture at home, use vodka 43% alcohol. The common recipe for making a tincture is to add one ounce of fresh or dried, chopped herb to five ounces of distilled alcohol, and leave it for six weeks.

Tips for making a tincture:

• Seal container hermetically
• Do not prepare tincture on expensive furniture
• Mark the tincture with the name of the herb used and the date it was left to stand.
• Shake the mixture every two or three days to aid absorption
• Do not expose tincture to direct sunlight
• The use of a dark, glass container is recommended
• Add more distilled alcohol if you notice the amount of the liquid has lowered
• Store in a fresh place
• Doses for tinctures vary depending on the herb used
• Keep out of the reach of children

You may also prepare tinctures using apple cider vinegar instead of alcohol. The instructions are the same.