Unlock Hidden Benefits with this Easy Rosemary Tincture

Rosemary is not approved by the FDA and should not take the place of approved medicines and treatments. Please discuss any ailments and symptoms with a licensed medical professional.

Rosemary has been used in medical practices for centuries. The Greeks would place crowns of rosemary around their heads before examinations to improve memory. During the 13th century, the Queen of Hungary’s paralysis supposedly was cured by a concoction of rosemary and wine. Since then, Rosemary has been used to cure baldness, thwart away nightmares, treat the plague, sore throats and head colds.

What is a Tincture?

Tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts, typically using alcohol as the solvent. There are different varieties of tincture that use vinegars, water or oil for the macerating liquid. Macerating is the most common way to make a tincture. This is most commonly called the ‘Folk Method’. The dried or fresh herb is placed into a glass jar, that is then topped off with a macerating fluid. The jar is sealed and left to sit for 6 to 8 weeks. Once the tincture is ready, the herbs are strained out. The tincture is then ready to use. If you’re interested in reading more about the history of Rosemary, check out this article.

Ingredients

• Dried or fresh Rosemary
• 80 to 100 proof alcohol
• Sanitized glass jar with a fitting lid in good condition
• Strainer or cheese cloth
• Spare bowl or jar for straining

Rosemary Tincture Recipe

1. First, sanitize the jar you will be using for this recipe. My go to is to boil the jar in water for 10 minutes, make sure to place a rag under the jar in your pot to prevent to jar from breaking.
2. Harvest rosemary sprigs from your rosemary plant or obtain dried rosemary.
3. Following the harvest, add the rosemary to your jar. Pour the 80 to 100 proof alcohol into the jar until the rosemary is completely covered.
4. After the alcohol is added seal the jar and let sit for 6 to 8 weeks. The longer it sits the stronger it will be.
5. Finally, staring the herbs from the tincture using a stranger or a cheese cloth. Place the liquid into a sanitized jar. Label the jar with the date and name of the tincture.

How to use your Tincture

Rosemary tinctures made with alcohol are typically used when the immune system needs a boost. If the tincture is made with alcohol, it generally should not be used everyday for a long period of time without consulting your doctor. So anytime you’re feeling under the weather, pull out your jar of Rosemary Tincture and take a small spoonful. Place the small spoonful rosemary tincture under your tongue and let sit for a few seconds. Rinse your mouth with water to get rid of the bitter taste. This can also be added to a hot cup of water to take advantage of the aroma.

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