As the tea is very bitter, this herb is best
used as a tincture.
The canes can also be
used as a tincture or tea but are much stronger and more astringent so for young kids might be better with the leaves.
Valerian and passionflower should be
used as tinctures and given to the dog about one hour before bedtime.
Not exact matches
Also in India, a decoction of chile pods with opium and asafoetida was
used as a cure for cholera, and
tincture of Capsicum was
used against malarial fevers, although we found no connection with quinine with that usage.
The
tincture has also been
used to treat diarrhea and dysentery,
as well
as malaria and disorders of the liver and spleen.
Although many of the plants
used — including dandelion, holy basil, and ginger — can also be made and consumed
as teas,
tinctures differ in that they're much stronger; a medicine dropperful of a
tincture is more potent than a full cup of steeped tea.
As long as proper storage is followed (not to worry, it's really easy) you can use your placenta tincture, in some cases, for year
As long
as proper storage is followed (not to worry, it's really easy) you can use your placenta tincture, in some cases, for year
as proper storage is followed (not to worry, it's really easy) you can
use your placenta
tincture, in some cases, for years.
You can also make a
tincture that you can
use in menopause - Or the pills themselves but I think they may not last
as long
as the
tincture.
A glycerite or glycerin based
tincture is a liquid herbal preparation that
uses vegetable glycerin
as the main method of extraction.
I
use it
as a tea and have made a
tincture from the herb.
Whereas traditional
tinctures use alcohol
as the solvent, glycerites rely on glycerin
as the main (or only solvent).
I keep this
tincture in my birth kit and
use it pretty quickly after birth, ideally about the same time I start nursing the baby
as nursing tends to make the after - contractions stronger.
There are
as many
uses for
tinctures as there are herbs, but make sure to research carefully before creating a new concoction.
Note: Any herb can be made into a
tincture with this process, just make sure that you've consulted a qualified professional or herbalist before
using any herb
as a remedy.
I've also heard of natural doctors
using a strong chamomile
tincture as a nervine to reduce cravings in patients who are stopping smoking or drug
use.
NOTE: The alcohol can be evaporated before
use (see below) or a
tincture can be made in the same way
using apple cider vinegar, though it will need to be stored in the fridge and will only last 3 - 6 months... and it will not be
as palatable!
Most of these herbs are traditionally consumed
as teas,
tinctures, or in powdered mixes, although modern times have also introduced the
use of supplements.
Typically
used as tea or
tincture.
Caffeine - Free, unroasted (natural) dandelion root cut for
use as loose leaf tea, or
use to prepare a
tincture or extract.
I keep several
tinctures on hand for my kids,
as they can be
used externally even on small children for relief from common problems.
You can
use Black Walnut Hull
tincture for a variety of herbal medicine applications because it contains a chemical compound known
as juglone.
So, a
tincture is an herbal extract that
uses alcohol
as the menstruum (solvent): if the menstruum isn't alcohol, then the herbal preparation is not a
tincture but an extract.
Alkanet root is primarily
used as a natural dyeing agent, and it imparts a ruby red color to natural fibers, wool, wood, stone, lip balm, lipstick, ointments, salve, soap, lotion, and to tint oils, vinegar,
tinctures, varnishes, or wine.
While banana extract is often
used as aflavoring agent, it can also be applied to the skin for the same healing benefits
as banana
tincture and oil.
Dandelion can also be
used to thicken soups, flavor wine,
as a
tincture in tea, and some even roast it and
use it
as a coffee substitute.
If you need to
use a diuretic, try a gentle herbal one such
as dandelion root in a
tincture, capsule or tea.
Since soy is often heavily processed,
using herbs such
as Trifolium pratense, Pueraria montana and Pueraria lobata either in teas, capsules or
tinctures, will help provide an adequate dose of isoflavones.
If you know how to make lotion (it's the same
as making mayonnaise), you can also make this lotion to
use topically: oils: equal parts calendula and plantain infused in olive oil «waters»: equal parts yarrow
tincture, horse chestnut
tincture, aloe juice, and witch hazel.
However, I strongly suggest
using the Dr. Clark self - made herbs of wormwood, black walnut hull
tincture, cloves, and L - cysteine along with ozonated oil, to be
used together
as prescribed.
It is
used in
tincture form
as a natural alternative to penicillin and other antibiotics.
Some people are concerned about
using alcohol
tinctures but alcohol
tincture can be
used in the ear,
as long
as there are no open scratches.
TINCTURES Arrowleaf Balsam Root
Tincture —
used as a tonic, strengthens the immune system by stimulating white blood cell activity Elderberry
Tincture — concentrated for virus prevention and treatment, the berries contain proteins that inhibit viruses from entering cells Lomatium Root
Tincture —
used to treat H1N1 and H3N2 flu virus
as an M2 inhibitor (starves viruses and keeps them from replicating), and completely inhibits cytopathic effects of the rotavirus Osha Root
Tincture — a powerful antiviral and antibacterial agent for respiratory infections, alleviating mucous membrane pressure from inflammation to open bronchial passages Usnea
Tincture — antibacterial that inhibits 16 known gram - positive bacteria (both the resistant and non-resistant strains) Valerian Root
Tincture — smooth muscle relaxant for insomnia, back pain and sciatica
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Use herbal antibiotics and
tinctures daily, such
as goldenseal extract, phellodendron, coptis, cordynopsis, garlic extract, and oil of oregano.
Vitex can be purchased
as capsules,
tincture and the dried herb to be
used as tea.
This herb can be
used dried in a tea (
as in Cramp Tea) or
as a
tincture.
-- You may also
use Centaurium
tincture as it is the best herb to regulate acidity of stomach and improve digestion.
It can also be
used medicinally,
as a tea,
tincture or capsules.
While neem infusions are one of the most common ways to consume the plant, other concentrated forms - such
as tincture, oil, and ointment - are widely
used topically to soothe and heal skin ailments.
Mucilages in the form of lozenges, capsules,
tinctures or syrups are
used as a soothing agents (demulcent) are
used to relieve irritated throat or gut.
This herbal
tincture can help to ease the joint discomfort that occurs due to inflammation and is, in fact,
used for the relief of symptoms of conditions such
as, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
It is
used as an herbal supplement in many different forms, including liquid extracts, herbal teas, vegetable - based capsules, soft gels, tablets,
tinctures, powdered drink mixes, and more.
A powder or
tincture can also be mixed with water and
used as a mouthwash.
Myrrh
tincture can be diluted with water and
used as a mouthwash.
How to
use: He Shou Wu is available in the market in many forms, such
as tea, extract, powder, capsules, juice, oil, pills, shampoo, supplements and
tincture.
Spilanthes acmella Known
as «nature's toothbrush», spilanthes
tinctures can be
used for optimal oral health.
I just like
using as little plastic
as possible, and blue and amber glass can help give
tinctures and other homemade remedies a longer shelf life.
Cannabinoid or CBD pet treats — which are also called hemp treats — oils and
tinctures are becoming increasingly popular for both human
use and pets
as well.
However, if you do decide to
use a holistic, herbal treatment option such
as wormwood
tinctures, a change in his diet will usually also be necessary to make sure the worms will be completely shed from his body.
Applied to the skin
as a cream, ointment, liniment, salve, or
tincture, arnica has been
used to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and heal wounds.
Well, I'm not at home to
use my baskets,
as I've moved to another country to help deaf children...:] But I was given a couple, and am
using one for little bottles of
tinctures (which I've recently learnt to make).