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An amber glass dropper bottle with a label that says "anxiety blend". There is dried chamomile and lavender in front of it.
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Simple Herbal Anxiety Tincture Recipe For Stress

There are a range of herbs that can help manage symptoms of stress and anxiety. This anxiety tincture recipe makes it a quick way to access the medicinal compounds in herbs and is simple to make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle
Course: Tinctures for Anxiety
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • An airtight container with a tight-fitting 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 glass bottles with dropper tops - here's the ones I use
  • A fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel

Method
 

  1. The first step is to create a blend of herbs to create this tincture. Do this by adding the dried herbs to a clean glass jar in equal parts (I use about 2 tablespoons of each).
  2. Cover the mix with alcohol. You can use any alcohol that you have on hand - I usually use unflavoured vodka to keep the flavour of the herbs at the front of the tincture. Just make sure that you use an 80-proof alcohol or above.
  3. Add a lid to the jar and shake it to make sure everything is covered with alcohol.
  4. Date and label the jar so you don’t forget what it is and when you made it. Let it sit in a cupboard or another dark, cool place for 6-8 weeks.
  5. After 8 weeks, strain it off using cheesecloth or a coffee filter. I like to strain my tinctures off a few times to make sure the plant material is completely removed from the tincture.
  6. Add the liquid to a clean jar or amber glass dropper bottle. Label and date it and it’s ready to use!

Notes

How much anxiety blend tincture to take?

I take this tincture regularly and like to take 2 droppers full per day 1-2 times per day when I feel symptoms of anxiety or need a mood boost. You can also take it before bed to help with sleep. Avoid taking it in high doses - you can start by taking a small amount and work your way up.

How long does this tincture last?

Like many homemade alcohol-based herbal tinctures and herbal extracts, this tincture will last a long time if stored away from direct sunlight. I like to use the tincture within 1-2 years.

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