How To Make Dandelion Tincture

An amber glass dropper bottle with dried dandelion root in front of it.

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Dandelions are remarkable plants that have powerful medical benefits. Here is how to make dandelion tincture to help support digestion, cleanse your body, and to get a boost of antioxidants.

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Prep Time 10

Additional Time 56

Total Time 56 10

Servings: 1 Bottle

Course: Tinctures

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dried dandelion (you can use the whole plant) or 1 cup fresh - You can use the flower heads, leaves, and roots. Here's an organic dried dandelion root source.
1 cup 80-proof alcohol - If you want to avoid alcohol, you can simply swap out the alcohol for store-bought apple cider vinegar or food-grade glycerin

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 use 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 dandelions

Method

Fully sanitise the glass jar and lid.
Use a knife to chop up the plant into small pieces. The more surface area that is exposed to the alcohol, the stronger the tincture will be.
Pack the chopped fresh dandelion greens, flowers, stems, and roots into a glass jar (like a mason jar). Leave about one inch of space at the top. If you’re using dried dandelion roots, fill the jar about half of the way full, to allow space for the roots to expand as they absorb the alcohol.
Cover the plant with alcohol until it’s completely submerged.
Add a lid to the jar and give it a shake to ensure everything is covered with alcohol. If you use dried dandelion, you can top up the jar with alcohol after a day or so to make sure everything remains submerged in alcohol.
Set the jar in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks (longer works too!).
After 6-8 weeks, use a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter to strain off the tincture. Take care to completely remove the plant material from the tincture to prevent it from prematurely spoiling.
Use a small funnel to pour the tincture into a sanitised glass amber dropper bottle.
Add a date and label to the bottle so you remember what it is and when you made it. That’s it!

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Notes

How much dandelion tincture to take?

I like to take one dropper full (or roughly ½ a teaspoon) 1-2 times per day. If you are taking the tincture to support digestion, you can dilute 10-15 drops in a glass of warm water. Use year-round to support your overall health.

How long does dandelion tincture last?

Like other herbal remedies, this tincture has a long shelf life. If stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, dandelion tincture can last years.

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