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Wormwood Tincture Recipe (How To Make It At Home)

Learning how to make wormwood tincture is a great way to harness the plant's medicinal benefits. This wormwood tincture recipe uses only two ingredients and can help with bloating. It also has natural anti-parasitic properties, making it a staple in your herbal medicine cabinet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 10 minutes
Servings: 1 bottle
Course: Tinctures
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • An airtight container with a tight-fitting 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 wormwood leaves

Method
 

  1. If you’re using fresh wormwood leaves, wash and pat them dry. Use a knife to chop them into smaller pieces.
  2. Add the leaves of the plant to a clean glass jar. 
  3. If you’re using fresh leaves, fill the jar ¾ of the way full. If you’re using dried leaves, fill the jar about ⅓ of the way full. This is to allow the leaves to have enough room to absorb the alcohol.
  4. Cover the leaves with alcohol. 
  5. Add a lid and shake the jar to make sure everything is completely covered.
  6. Add a date and label so you know what it is and when you made it.
  7. If you used dried wormwood, top the jar up with alcohol after a day or so.
  8. Leave it to sit in a cool, dry place for 6-8 weeks.
  9. Shake the jar a few times a week to keep everything covered in alcohol.
  10. After 8 weeks, use cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to strain it off. You can use a strainer first and then cheesecloth to strain off the smaller bit of plant material.
  11. Add the wormwood extract to an amber glass bottler bottle. Make sure to label and date it!

Notes

How much wormwood tincture to take?

You want to avoid excessive use of wormwood and this is not a tincture for long-term use. Speak with the appropriate healthcare professionals before taking it. It’s been recommended to take about 20 drops 2-3 times daily for 2 weeks, alongside black walnut hull tincture.

How long does wormwood tincture last?

Like many homemade alcohol-based tinctures made from medicinal herbs, this tincture has a long life if stored away from direct sunlight and the organic matter is completely strained off. I like to use the tincture within 1-2 years. If you use vinegar, it is best to use the tincture within 6 months.

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