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An amber glass dropper bottle with cayenne pepper tincture next to a small glass jar with cayenne pepper in it.
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How To Make Cayenne Tincture (Simple DIY Recipe)

With only two ingredients, this is an herbal remedy that is simple to make a can provide your body a powerful punch of nutrition. Here is how to make cayenne tincture using either fresh or dried cayenne.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Infusion Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Bottle
Course: Tinctures

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • An airtight container with a tight-fitting lid – I use a glass pint mason jar with parchment paper between the metal lid and tincture or extract to prevent the alcohol from corroding the metal. - I like these
  • A small amber glass bottle with dropper tops - I use these
  • A fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel
  • A knife – for chopping up the fresh peppers

Method
 

  1. Make sure your glass jar, lid, and amber dropper bottle are clean.
  2. If you’re using fresh peppers, use a knife to chop them up. This increases the surface area that is exposed to the alcohol which will lead to a more concentrated tincture.
  3. Add the fresh cayenne peppers to the jar and fill it up ¾ of the way full. 
  4. If you’re using dried peppers, fill the jar ½ full to leave room for the peppers to expand when they absorb the alcohol.
  5. If you’re using powdered peppers, use a 1:2 ratio with alcohol. For example, if you use a 4oz mason jar, add about 2 tablespoons of powdered cayenne pepper into the jar.
  6. Completely submerge the peppers in alcohol. 
  7. Add the lid to the jar and shake it to ensure everything is covered in alcohol.
  8. Leave it sit in a cool, dark place like a kitchen cabinet or pantry.
  9. After 4-6 weeks, use cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to strain off the peppers from the tincture. Make sure to remove all of the pepper from the tincture to avoid the tincture spoiling early.
  10. Use a funnel to pour the tincture into the amber bottle. 
  11. Date and label the bottle so you know what it is, and enjoy!

Notes

How long does cayenne tincture last?

If the tincture is completely strained off and stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight it should last 2-5 years.

How much cayenne tincture to take?

I like to take 10-15 drops at a time. You can repeat the dose 2-3 times a day if needed.

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