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A close up of an amber glass dropper bottle with hawthorn berry tincture inside. There are dried red hawthorn berries in front of the bottle.
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How To Make Hawthorn Berry Tincture

Hawthorn berries are known for their bright red color and for being full of healthy antioxidants. This hawthorn tincture recipe is simple to make and can help to protect against heart disease, improve circulation, and more. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle
Course: Tinctures for Inflammation
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • An airtight container with a plastic lid – I use a glass mason jar with a piece of parchment paper between the metal lid and tincture to prevent the alcohol from corroding the metal
  • Small amber glass dropper bottle - I use these ones
  • Cheesecloth or coffee filter - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel

Method
 

  1. If you’re using fresh berries, wash them thoroughly and remove any leaves and stems. You’ll need enough berries to fill your jar ¾ of the way full.
  2. Mash the berries using a muddler or blitz them briefly in a food processor or cut them in half using a knife. We do this to maximise how much of the berry is exposed to the alcohol when steeping and will result in a stronger tincture.
  3. Add the mashed berries to a steralised glass jar.
  4. If you’re using dried berries, fill a glass jar ⅓ of the way full. They will expand as they soak up the alcohol.
  5. Cover them in alcohol and make sure they are completely submerged. 
  6. Add a lid to the jar and shake it a few times.
  7. Leave the jar to sit in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight for 6-8 weeks. Try to remember to shake it a few times a week to keep everything submerged in the alcohol. 
  8. After 8 weeks, use cheesecloth or a coffee filter to strain off the tincture. I like to use cheesecloth or a coffee filter (as opposed to a mesh strainer) to strain off fresh plant material because they more finely strain off the tincture. You want to avoid having plant material left behind in your tincture because it can spoil the tincture more quickly.
  9. Add the tincture to a dropper bottle and that’s it! Store in a dark, cool place.

Notes

How much hawthorn berry tincture to take?

I like to take 1 dropper full per day 2-3 times per day during stressful times to support my body. You can start by taking small amounts and work your way up.

How long does hawthorn berry 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.

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