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A close up of fresh sage leaves with a glass jar of sage leaves steeping in alcohol to make a tincture in the background. You can also see an amber glass dropper bottle behind the glass jar.
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How To Make Sage Tincture

Sage is packed with anti-bacterial properties, can reduce the symptoms and menopause, and much more. Learning how to make sage tincture is a great way to always have this powerful herbal remedy on hand.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle
Course: Tinctures for Energy
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • An airtight glass container with a 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 bottles with dropper tops - I use these ones
  • A fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel
  • A knife - for chopping up fresh or dried sage. If you’re making a large batch of this tincture, you could blitz the sage in a food processor to make this part faster.

Method
 

  1. If you’re using fresh sage, wash the leaves and remove them from the stems. Pat them dry with a towel or allow them to air dry overnight.
  2. Use a knife or food processor to break the fresh sage leaves down into small pieces. This is to maximise the surface area of the leaves that is exposed to the alcohol. The more area that is exposed, the more nutritional benefits the alcohol can draw out from the plant.
  3. Add the leaves to a steralised glass jar. If you’re using fresh sage, fill the jar ¾ of the way full. If you’re using dried herbs, fill the jar ⅓ of the way full to leave room for the sage to expand as it absorbs the alcohol.
  4. Cover the sage with alcohol completely.
  5. Add the lid and shake the jar to ensure everything is covered in alcohol.
  6. Date and label the jar and put it in a cool dark place. For best results, leave it sit for 6-8 weeks and try to remember to shake it a few times a week to keep everything submerged in the alcohol.
  7. After 6-8 weeks, strain it off using cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a fine mesh strainer. Make sure to completely remove the plant material from the tincture to avoid the tincture going bad quickly.
  8. Add the tincture to your dropper bottle and date and label the bottle. 
  9. Store the finished tincture in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. That’s it, enjoy!

Notes

How much sage tincture to take?

I like to take 1 dropper full per day 2-3 times per day during cold or flu season. You can start by taking a small amount and work your way up.

How long does sage tincture last?

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

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