Go Back
–+ servings
Ginger root sitting in front of an amber glass dropper bottle with ginger tincture.
Nico

How To Make Ginger Tincture (DIY Herbal Recipe)

Ginger is a well-known medicinal plant that can help reduce motion sickness, provide mild pain relief and much more. Learn how to make ginger tincture to access the root’s wide range of beneficial properties quickly.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 5 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle
Course: Tinctures for Pain
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Fresh ginger root or dried ginger spice - here's an organic source for dried ginger
  • 1 cup 80-proof unflavoured alcohol or 40% alcohol – If you’re using fresh ginger, consider using a high-proof alcohol, which will be more effective at preventing spoilage from the water content in the plant.

Equipment

  • An airtight container with a plastic lid – I use a glass mason jar with parchment paper between the metal lid and tincture or extraction to prevent the alcohol from corroding the metal. – I use these glass mason jars
  • Small amber dropper bottles - here's the ones I use
  • A fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel
  • A knife or food processor – for chopping up fresh ginger

Method
 

  1. Steralise a glass jar and lid.
  2. If you’re using dried ginger, fill your clean jar about ¼ full with the ginger. 
  3. If you’re using fresh ginger root, wash the root and pat it dry. Use a knife to chop up the root into small pieces. You could also use a food processor to do this more quickly. There’s no need to peel it. Fill your glass jar about ¾ of the way full with the fresh root.
  4. Cover your ginger with alcohol. It’s okay if it doesn’t fill the entire glass jar - you just need to ensure that the ginger is completely covered.
  5. Add a lid to the jar and shake it to make sure everything is covered in alcohol.
  6. Date and label the jar. Leave it sit in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight for 6-8 weeks.
  7. After 6-8 weeks, strain it off. If you’re using fresh root, cheesecloth will work. If you’re using powdered ginger, I recommend using a coffee filter to strain it off.
  8. Use a funnel to add the tincture to an amber glass dropper bottle. Date and label it so you don’t forget what it is.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

How much ginger tincture to take?

I like to take 3 droppers full per day during cold or flu season. Each dropper full is roughly a teaspoon of ginger tincture. You can start by taking a small amount and work your way up.

How long does ginger tincture last?

Like many homemade alcohol-based herbal tinctures, this tincture has a long shelf life if stored away from direct sunlight. I like to use the tincture within 1-2 years.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!