Using only 2 ingredients, echinacea tincture is a simple way to help quickly recover from colds and flus. Echinacea can help to boost the immune system and this tincture is a cost effective way to help recover and prevent seasonal bugs.
Homemade tincture are such a convenient way to consume herbal medicines. I’ve made elderberry tincture and am dabbling in other tinctures at the moment. Elderberry gummies and syrup are wonderful to have on hand, but tincture are so much faster to make and take.
With only two ingredients, echinacea tincture is a no brainer to make and store away in your herbal medicine cupboard.
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FAQ
Tinctures are simply a way to preserve the beneficial compounds in an herb or flower. The alcohol that most tinctures are made with help to draw out the beneficial compounds in an herb or flower and also make these compounds shelf stable.
Echinacea is known to promote a robust and healthy immune system. Echinacea can help to reduce the likelihood of catching seasonal bugs and also help you to recover more quickly.
I like to consume 1 dropper full (roughly 1 teaspoon) 3 times per day during September – March. If you’ll ill, you can take a dropper full every couple of hours.
Tools
A Glass Jar
A Small Strainer or Cheese Cloth
A Funnel
Ingredients
Fresh or Dried Echinacea
80 Proof Vodka (40% Alcohol)
For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
Instructions
Fill a pint jar with fresh echinacea (root, leaves, stems, and flowers are suitable for this tincture). If you’re using dried echinacea, fill the pint jar half way full.
Fill the jar with vodka and tighten the lid.
Store in a dark, cool place for 4-6 weeks. Try ti shake the jar every day to encourage everything to combine.
Strain the tincture off using a small strainer or cheese cloth. Store the resulting liquid in a dark glass bottle. I like to use amber bottles that come with a dropper, to make consuming the tincture simple.
How To Consume
Simple add the tincture to a glass of water, juice, tea, or any food you’re consuming – or consume it straight from the dropper.
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How To Make Echinacea Tincture
Using only 2 ingredients, echinacea tincture is a simple way to help quickly recover from colds and flus. Echinacea can help to boost the immune system and this tincture is a cost effective way to help recover and prevent seasonal bugs.
Materials
- 1 Cup - Fresh or Dried Echinacea
- 1 1/2 Cup - 80 Proof Vodka (40% Alcohol)
Tools
- A Glass Jar
- A Small Strainer or Cheese Cloth
- A Funnel
Instructions
- Fill a pint jar with fresh echinacea (root, leaves, stems, and flowers are suitable for this tincture). If you’re using dried echinacea, fill the pint jar half way full.
- Fill the jar with vodka and tighten the lid.
- Store in a dark, cool place for 4-6 weeks. Try ti shake the jar every day to encourage everything to combine.
- Strain the tincture off using a small strainer or cheese cloth. Store the resulting liquid in a dark glass bottle. I like to use amber bottles that come with a dropper, to make consuming the tincture simple.
Notes
Store the tincture in a cool, dark place. It will last up to 5 years if stored properly.
I’m not a medical professional and do not intend to offer medical advice in any content I create. As always, do your own research and speak to your doctor or paediatricians.
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