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An amber glass dropper bottle with mugwort tincture inside. There is dried mugwort in front of it.
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How To Make Mugwort Tincture (Herbal Recipe)

This mugwort tincture recipe is simple to make and uses only two ingredients. Mugwort tincture can help regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce pain, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle
Course: Tinctures for Pain
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • A glass jar for the infusion – I use these glass mason jars
  • Small amber glass bottles with dropper tops - You can use any glass storage jar, but I like the dropper tops because they make dosing easier. - here's the ones I use
  • Paper coffee filter, fine mesh strainer, or cheesecloth (a glass french press would also work!)  - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel
  • A knife, food processor, or mortar and pestle – for chopping up fresh mugwort

Method
 

  1. If you’re using fresh mugwort, the first step is to use a knife, food processor, or mortar and pestle to chop up the fresh leaves. We do to this maximise the surface area that is exposed to the alcohol.
  2. Add the mugwort to a clean glass pint jar. If you’re using fresh mugwort, fill it ¾ of the way full. If you’re using dried mugwort, fill it ⅓ of the way full, to leave room for the leaves to expand as they absorb the alcohol.
  3. Cover the leaves with alcohol. I prefer to use 80-proof unflavoured vodka because it keeps the flavor of the tincture neutral. 
  4. Add a lid to the jar and shake it to make sure everything is completely submerged. Date and label it and set it in a cool, dark place for 6-8 weeks.
  5. If you used dried mugwort, top up the alcohol after a day to make sure that the leaves remain covered.
  6. Try to shake the jar every day or so to make sure everything is covered in alcohol.
  7. After 8 weeks, use cheesecloth or a mesh strainer to strain off the tincture.
  8. Use a funnel to add it to your amber glass dropper bottle (I used a 4 oz dropper bottle).
  9. Date and label it and that’s it!

Notes

How much mugwort tincture to take?

  • For sleep or lucid dreaming: You can take 10-15 drops about 30 minutes before bed.
  • For digestion: You can use 10-20 drops before meals to stimulate appetite or help with mild digestive discomfort.
  • For menstrual cramps: You can try 15-25 drops, up to three times per day.

Important Notes:

  • Start small: If you’re new to mugwort tincture, begin with small doses to see how your body reacts.
  • Pregnant people: Mugwort is not recommended for pregnant women, as it can stimulate the uterus.

How long does mugwort 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 and store it with my other tinctures and herbal extracts in the pantry.

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