How To Make an Herbal Tincture - The Ratio Method

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025
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  • @pamhammond420
    @pamhammond420 Год назад +62

    I just started tinctures about a week ago. I’m making cayenne tincture and echinacea tincture. I also am enrolled in the school, I am so excited!! I love Doc Jones

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +23

      That is exciting to hear! Cayenne is one the most frequently used herbs in my tincture cabinet. Anytime someone starts to get the sniffles we whip out the Cayenne.
      I think Doc Jones is pretty awesome as well! (Although I may be biased since he's my dad.) :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @pamhammond420
      @pamhammond420 Год назад +3

      @@luciwalkerHGH Can’t wait for the tinctures to be done. I think you may be just a touch biased. Lol

    • @jhummel640
      @jhummel640 Год назад +6

      I'm a student too...welcome! You'll absolutely love it!

    • @pamhammond420
      @pamhammond420 Год назад

      @@jhummel640 I am working through the sections slowly, but surely.

    • @DutchAlaskagirl
      @DutchAlaskagirl Год назад +2

      Question: sometimes you say ‘several weeks’ and sometimes ‘a couple’. I have made echinacea and rosemary tinctures and let them extract +/- 6 weeks. How long is the average time? The minimum?
      Ran out of alcohol. Getting ready to make cayenne, pine, and CBD tinctures next. Also have some elderberry tincture going.

  • @Arcticdi
    @Arcticdi Год назад +39

    Wish there was a 2 thumbs up icon! Great info and presentation. Thanks Luci!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +5

      Thank you so much for watching. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

    • @chevyblueangel
      @chevyblueangel 3 месяца назад +2

      👍👍

  • @pyxis55
    @pyxis55 Год назад +15

    I have a couple of tinctures in process - burdock root and dandelion root. I am enrolled in the school also. I’m expanding my herb garden this year!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Wonderful! What herbs are you adding to your garden this year? ~ Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

    • @pyxis55
      @pyxis55 Год назад +1

      I’m way up in northern New England, so learning what I can do! I got a Damascus rose last year which looks good. Planning to add elecampane, barberry, Angelica, black cohosh, among others. I already have several basics - thyme, oregano, mallow, hyssop, loads of comfrey, echinacea, nettle, lemon balm, several mints, etc. We’re putting in a little greenhouse this year, so looking forward to starting more varieties!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +1

      @@pyxis55 That is exciting! Those are some great additions. Good luck with your greenhouse! We are hoping to add a greenhouse at the new site for The HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine. I am so excited to try my hand at some of the exotic herbs that don't like our Idaho climate. :) ~ Luci ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

  • @susanhoskins5285
    @susanhoskins5285 Год назад +25

    This was perfect. Concise and explained clearly. I am newer to this, and am enrolled in the school.
    Would love to see more of these videos!
    Thank you!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +4

      I am so glad you enjoyed it. :) We have many more How To videos planned for the future. If you have any ideas for specific topics you would like to see, let me know. :) Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

    • @Longfamily3
      @Longfamily3 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@luciwalkerHGH I would love videos and information on when to use which tincture! Different types and their uses. Thank you for a wonderful informative video!!

    • @9-o-mine
      @9-o-mine 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@luciwalkerHGHhello, I was hoping to learn about doing a multi herb tincture. Can this be done or is it best to do each tincture separate then take each one together? I'm wanting to make rattlesnake bite concoction. Thank you❤

    • @BernadetteGriggs
      @BernadetteGriggs Месяц назад

      Explain how to use a tincture if it's Cayenne rub it with gloves on?

  • @ChocolateBoxCottage
    @ChocolateBoxCottage 11 месяцев назад +11

    Luci, you are a born teacher. Your presence and pace are absolutely beautiful. I hope to see more videos from you. Thank you for this one, I'm a fan of the ratio method and a current student with Homegrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine. I have a number of tinctures going at the moment. Thanks again, Michele

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you Michele! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @lunasiete7
    @lunasiete7 11 месяцев назад +4

    I have not been able to do the school yet . I love all of the teaching and soon I pray will be an official student

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      We would love to have you in the school. :) In the meantime, we have a lot of free content on our RUclips Channel and the blog. Happy Tincturing! Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @cindyp.9030
    @cindyp.9030 Год назад +11

    I have always used the folk method so this is good information to know. I only wish that in the video you had actually shown the straining of your tincture since you used powdered herb. The visual of that part would be helpful to see. Thank you, I am also enrolled in the school but have just started the lessons.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +6

      Thank you for the feedback. :) I think we need to do a straining and pressing follow up video. I have added it to the list of videos we will be making. :) Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @emilloisdodson-nattier9876
      @emilloisdodson-nattier9876 11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you. I'd appreciate that!

    • @melaniebarker1125
      @melaniebarker1125 5 месяцев назад +1

      ⁠​⁠@@luciwalkerHGH Thank you so much for this great instructional video. Wondering if you have made the follow-up video demonstrating how to strain the tincture? I just started my first batch today and would love to know how you strain it.

  • @Steadylife2
    @Steadylife2 Год назад +8

    I signed up for the school but have not begun my classes yet. I plan to start this Spring. I am in need of expanding my herbal knowledge and medicinal skills. Thank you for the upload and offering the classes.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +3

      I am so excited for you to get started. :) Be sure to stop by the student forum. There are tons of great conversations happening over there about herbs. ~Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

    • @Steadylife2
      @Steadylife2 11 месяцев назад

      @@luciwalkerHGH Thank you I certainly will.

  • @rough-hewnhomestead5737
    @rough-hewnhomestead5737 11 месяцев назад +5

    I am a graduate of/student in the HGH school. What I've learned is invaluable. Thank you for all that you and your family share!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching. :) Be sure to check the updates section of the school from time to time. We have some new lessons in the works that you will want to check out when they go live. ~Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @greendesertgoddess
    @greendesertgoddess 5 дней назад +1

    I am so happy you did the ratio method!

  • @BlessingsfromNorthIdaho
    @BlessingsfromNorthIdaho Год назад +9

    Very nice video, clear instructions. Thank you Luci. I wished I had this before I did my elderberry tincture….i have enough to supply a small town for several years, lol. I am going to make a cayenne tincture this month. TeresaSue

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +4

      That's exciting! I don't think a person can ever have to much elderberry tincture on hand! LOL! Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @jessicathompson1456
      @jessicathompson1456 Год назад +1

      You now are in the realm of bartering!! Never dismiss bartering w someone you know well and trust! We actually trade “gifts” w our landlord, who is amazing and on the same page as all of us. Sometimes we even trade odd things, like grapefruit marmalade that the landlord likes and blackberry jam the landlady likes. And then she brings us her homegrown blackberries and seeds and starter clippings, and when she ordered some fancy stuff we can’t grow here-I struggle w names-she split it w us. So hang on and find someone who can fulfill a need you have that would benefit w your exchange.

    • @melaniebarker1125
      @melaniebarker1125 5 месяцев назад

      I’ve heard of elderberry syrup, but not elderberry tincture. Is it made the same way as herbs?

  • @stariemoore5268
    @stariemoore5268 Год назад +7

    Thank you Luci, you are just as awesome as the Doc😊 ( a lot prettier though 😂 but we won't tell him!)

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +4

      LOL! Thank you! :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @ohanameiro
    @ohanameiro 6 месяцев назад +9

    This lady is so nice. She explains everything in a very clear and easy to understand way. Well done

  • @StockingMyPantry
    @StockingMyPantry Год назад +5

    Very informative, Luci! I'm loving the Homegrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine. Such great info there, it's totally worth it!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +3

      I'm so glad you are enjoying the school! :) We have a lot of amazing lessons coming. Be sure to watch the updates page in the school so you see when new things are added. ~Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @StockingMyPantry
      @StockingMyPantry Год назад +2

      @@luciwalkerHGH thanks for the reminder about the updates page! I had forgotten about it, and was surprised to see how much you added to the course in January!

  • @carolhamilton5164
    @carolhamilton5164 Год назад +8

    I guess I have been using he folk method. glad to know the ratio method and will try that for consistency.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +3

      I think you will be pleased with the improved consistency. :) Happy tincturing! -Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @KerstinHouger
    @KerstinHouger Год назад +2

    I am an avid tincture maker and kept running out of storage bottles. I realized beer type bottles are amber glass and with a cork type stopper made compact and virtually free 12 ounce storage bottles.

    • @jessicathompson1456
      @jessicathompson1456 Год назад +1

      My friend gets those fermented juices in amber bottles and reuses them. Can’t remember what they are. Oh-Kombucha. She’s been using them for years!

  • @glendastaples9536
    @glendastaples9536 Год назад +4

    Thank you for the video! I like how you and your dad explain things.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching. :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @floydberthanichols6711
    @floydberthanichols6711 6 месяцев назад +5

    Best instructional video! Concise, simple, easy to follow. No excessive blah blah blah. Thank you! 😊

  • @amesstoday
    @amesstoday Год назад +4

    Thank you for posting this video. It was perfect.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @SilverLining650
    @SilverLining650 Год назад +4

    Thanks Lucy! Great to see you and great job on the video!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Thank you :) ~ Luci ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

  • @troycarrigan4719
    @troycarrigan4719 Год назад +4

    Great job, Luci! 😊

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +3

      Thanks for watching! :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @judyanderson8782
    @judyanderson8782 4 месяца назад +4

    How much of the tincture are you suppose to take?

  • @angelamarshall9424
    @angelamarshall9424 Год назад +3

    Hi Luci
    thank you for your knowledge I've been using the folk method to make ginger, hawthorn and wormwood tinctures but I am now very keen to try some using your method including powdering my herbs

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      I am so glad you found it helpful. Happy tincturing! :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @emilloisdodson-nattier9876
    @emilloisdodson-nattier9876 11 месяцев назад +2

    Love Dr Jones and you did a wonderful, clear & thirough presentation! Looking forward to more!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! :) ~ Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @Noniofseven
    @Noniofseven 12 дней назад

    I have several I make and use: lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, goldenrod, yarrow, sage and mimosa. All things easily accessible to me. Grateful to have them!

  • @marking-time-gardens
    @marking-time-gardens Год назад +2

    Thank you for the great tincture tutorial! I am hoping to enroll in the school later this year after I get moved. In the meantime the yt videos/tutorials help keep me focused while I wait. Blessings on your day Kiddo!🌻🐛

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +1

      I am so glad you enjoyed the video! :) Holler when you are ready to enroll in the school. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @kellybenjamin493
    @kellybenjamin493 Год назад +3

    Excellent video Luci. Thanks for sharing.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

  • @maryannchiquete3063
    @maryannchiquete3063 Год назад +3

    Great info, thank you. I've made several tinctures using the folk method. Will have to try the ratio method.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Yes, give it a try! I think you will be very pleased with the improved consistency between your batches. :) ~Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @belindahopkins7875
    @belindahopkins7875 Год назад +2

    I am so happy to watch this and learn! Thank you so very much Luci! Glad it runs in the family.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for watching. :) Happy tincturing! ~ Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @jhummel640
    @jhummel640 Год назад +3

    Great tutorial, Luci! Thank you!!!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching. :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @deborahcaldwell9775
    @deborahcaldwell9775 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for the simple lucid lesson.

  • @Bubbles-n-Lipgloss
    @Bubbles-n-Lipgloss 9 месяцев назад +5

    You made this so easy and clear!!! I appreciate this so much!!! ❤

  • @quetzalizm
    @quetzalizm Год назад +5

    Amazing!!!! Just like dad!! ❤🎉

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      LOL! Thank you :) He's pretty great! ~Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @kpick9212
    @kpick9212 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for a wonderful video on making tinctures! I just started making tinctures a month ago and I now have Nettles tincture, gingetincture, dandelion leaves and flowers tincture, Artemesia annua tincture, respiratory cytokine balance tincture from the powder I bought from homegrown herbalist. Today I just put in the jar Hawthorne berry tincture. Looking forward to using them all!

  • @kwakuowirodu2047
    @kwakuowirodu2047 Год назад +4

    Such a beautiful kitchen 👍

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +3

      Thank you! That is my parent's kitchen. My mom designed it and did a lot of the work herself. I will share your comment with her. :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @rkm4342
    @rkm4342 Год назад +3

    Thank you. Such an excellent explanation ❤❤❤❤🎉

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      I am so glad you enjoyed it! :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @cinbob00
    @cinbob00 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much very helpful 😊

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      I am so glad you enjoyed it! :) Happy tincturing! Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @scottemminger9913
    @scottemminger9913 11 месяцев назад

    Love this channel. You guys have taught me so much!!! Wish I could afford the school! But I buy you tinctures all the time and make my own. Thank you all!!!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching and following us Scott. :) When you are ready to join, give us a holler. We would love to have you in the school. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @JulieHerbal
    @JulieHerbal Год назад +4

    Lucy, really curious about the amber versus green or cobalt blue? Where do you find the info that amber is the best to use? 🤔 Thank you for the Easy Tincture Tutorial 👍🤗

    • @brose04008
      @brose04008 Год назад +5

      There’s a paper called “Color stability of tablet formulations IV. Protective influence of various colored glasses on the fading of tablets” that validates the use of amber glass to protect against light damage over other colors of glass.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +4

      @@brose04008 Thank you Dr. Rose. You beat me to the answer on this one. :) Happy tincturing @JulieHerbal

    • @JulieHerbal
      @JulieHerbal Год назад +2

      @@brose04008 🌿🍃Thank you 🌈🌻🙋

  • @ingridmcdonald7644
    @ingridmcdonald7644 Год назад +2

    Perfectly done! Thank you!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching. :) Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical of Medicine

  • @amberfords7716
    @amberfords7716 27 дней назад

    Omg this right here just opened Pandora’s box for me have been considering purchasing tinctures of all sort now know how to make them ❤❤❤this is a Christmas gift to me this video appreciate your upload

  • @g-girl9867
    @g-girl9867 Месяц назад

    Novice chef here! Love this video. It's everything I needed. My tinc came out flawless, just as it looks here. All this time, making butter in the crock pot and all i got was fatter! But a little tincture in my coffee cup keeps the fat at bay. Great video. Thanks so much.

  • @auntbeth448
    @auntbeth448 11 месяцев назад

    Thank-you! Wonderfully done - very clear instructions…most of my herbs I preliminarily dry for salves before immersing them in oil…the only tincture I have made is with my elderberries…I like extending the shelf life very much, and will focus more on making tinctures this coming year.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! Happy Tincturing! :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @amymcneill3496
    @amymcneill3496 8 месяцев назад

    I had the privilege of being across the way from this amazing family, at an event! I fell and hit my head. They help me so much! They encouraged me to put Frankincense on it. I was amazed at how quickly the swelling went down! These amazing people care about other!! And they are very respectful to each other. I was very impressed!❤️ I can’t thank them enough.

  • @TandZAptLife
    @TandZAptLife 3 месяца назад +1

    Luci, Thank you for sharing this video! Your hair is absolutely beautiful! Any suggestions on tinctures for hair growth? I have silver curly hair.

  • @scruffyscrubs5468
    @scruffyscrubs5468 Год назад +3

    Wonderful video!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +2

      Thank you for watching. :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @meganlalli5450
    @meganlalli5450 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for explaining the ratio method so clearly. I usually tincture only fresh herbs with the folk method, using 100 proof vodka or occasionally grain alcohol.
    I do have some dried herbs that i thought about tincturing and now feel ready to give that a whirl.

  • @andischarf3072
    @andischarf3072 Год назад +3

    great video...thanks. Quick question... I made some tinctures but they have not been strained and bottled yet.. life got crazy. It's been months... can I still do that? Or should I pitch that and start over? thank you!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +6

      Straining the mark (herbal particulates) is optional. You can strain it now and bottle it up, or you can leave it as is. There have been times when I haven't strained my tinctures at all and just use it plant particulates and all. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @andischarf3072
      @andischarf3072 Год назад

      oh thank you so much!@@luciwalkerHGH

  • @AlleyCat-1
    @AlleyCat-1 Год назад +1

    Loved the video & find it interesting that powdered is a better option. I learned to tincture the folk method, haven't done much, so not stuck in my ways yet. 😅

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +1

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! :) ~ Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

  • @leadbyexample333
    @leadbyexample333 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for sharing Luci!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for watching! :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @jennwatson74
    @jennwatson74 11 месяцев назад

    So thorough, you’re a great teacher!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. :) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @reneedrock2907
    @reneedrock2907 Год назад +2

    I learned about using apple cider vinegar for tinctures

  • @dawnchapman6938
    @dawnchapman6938 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Luci! I didn't know that the amber bottles have "magic," qualities...I assumed that they were just darkened. Good info. I will get some.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Yep! The amber bottles are more protective than clear or other colored glass. Happy Tincturing! Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @paintingwithparrots8446
    @paintingwithparrots8446 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much Luci for your clear concise instructions.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome. Happy Tincturing! :) Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @user-nw5cr1tl6j
    @user-nw5cr1tl6j Год назад +2

    I am making rosemary tincture right now. Love your video

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +3

      Rosemary is an excellent herb! :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @user-nw5cr1tl6j
      @user-nw5cr1tl6j Год назад +2

      @@luciwalkerHGH What do you think the best herb detention is for chest congestion?

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад

      @@user-nw5cr1tl6j There are a lot of really good expectorant herbs. My two favorites are probably Elecampane and Cayenne. Doc Jones did a webinar on the Respiratory system that you might find interesting. It is on this channel and is titled "The Respiratory System: Free Live Stream with Doc Jones." He starts talking about expectorant herbs at about 9:30 minute mark. ~ Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад

      @@user-nw5cr1tl6j There are a lot of really good expectorant herbs. My personal favorites are probably Elecampane and Cayenne. Doc Jones did a webinar on the Respiratory system that might be interesting to you. It is on this channel and is titled "The Respiratory System: Free Live Stream with Doc Jones." He talks about expectorant herbs at about the 9:30 minute mark. Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад

      There are a lot of really excellent herbal expectorants. My favorites are probably Elecampane and Cayenne. Doc Jones did a webinar on the Respiratory System that you might find interesting. It is on this channel and is titled "The Respiratory System: Free Live Stream with Doc Jones". He talks about Expectorant herbs a little after the 9 minute mark. ~ Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

  • @crazychickenladyhomestead6918
    @crazychickenladyhomestead6918 Год назад +1

    Plantain has been our biggest one. We use it for every cut, scratch, splinter, etc. Lemon balm is another. My daughter is in middle school and going through puberty. It's great to calm down the harsh emotions when they arise, and we use it if we've just had a bad day. Catnip is our other for those nights you just can't get to sleep.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +1

      Those are three rockstar herbs! :) Plantain is one of the first ones I teach to my kiddos. Everyone needs to know that plant! ~Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

  • @gjsmimi4474
    @gjsmimi4474 11 месяцев назад +1

    Luci, thank you so much for doing this video! I've been making and using tinctures for years, but have always used the folk method. I will definitely try the ratio method now!

  • @cturinetti
    @cturinetti Год назад +2

    What other herbs would you want to tincture fress rather than dried.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +4

      You want to be careful tincturing fresh herbs that have high water content because it can dilute the alcohol to a lower proof. Lower proofs have lower preservation effects. I have done shepherd's purse and pine needle fresh because there is very little water. But for the most part, I stick with dried. If you do want to tincture fresh herbs and water content is a concern, everclear might be a better choice than vodka. Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @sunsetstella8917
    @sunsetstella8917 Год назад +1

    If fresh shepherds purse is not available would you adjust your ratio to get a more potent tincture?

  • @Bubbles-n-Lipgloss
    @Bubbles-n-Lipgloss 4 месяца назад +1

    I have a question. What if you are doing a tincture with 2 herbs. What would the ratio be?

    • @HomeGrownHerbalist
      @HomeGrownHerbalist  4 месяца назад +3

      @@Bubbles-n-Lipgloss when making formula tinctures the ratio is the same…1:5. So instead of using 1 part of dry single herb to 5 parts vodka, you use 1 part of the herb blend.

    • @Bubbles-n-Lipgloss
      @Bubbles-n-Lipgloss 4 месяца назад +1

      @@HomeGrownHerbalist Thank you so much!!!

  • @kyliemartin8524
    @kyliemartin8524 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Luci. What a blessing you people are ❤

  • @betsyluckey6978
    @betsyluckey6978 3 месяца назад

    This video was a great help as I am just beginning with tinctures. Today I made my first ratio tincture, using dried Wormwood. Looking forward to learning more.

  • @SandraCantrell
    @SandraCantrell 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, Luci, great job for the help in gaining confidence to "just do it"! Will you be posting training in salve, oils, balms, etc? Love the herbal info and the freedom they give us in choice, quality and loving the weeds!

  • @PamelaErtmer
    @PamelaErtmer 6 месяцев назад

    Luci did a fabulous job on explaining tinctures!!! Thank you Luci!!!! We’ll done!

  • @kimlillegard
    @kimlillegard 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Love your presentation. Precise and easy to understand.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      I am so glad you like it. :) Happy tincturing! Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @lisaryder1668
    @lisaryder1668 6 месяцев назад

    First timer here, I've watched many of your dad's videos he's simply fantastic in every aspect!😁. Thanks Lucy looks easy enough, gonna give it a try with some yellow dock root I got growing wild in the my yard. This is such an exciting and powerful wisdom you and dad share! I'll certainly be joining the school. Thanks just isn't enough for this knowledge. Much gratitude and gratefulness to your family and my heartfelt best wishes for continued success and health to you all❤❤❤❤️

  • @KCArt3721
    @KCArt3721 11 месяцев назад

    I’ve been going through the school. I love it! I just tinctured cleavers today, along with Siberian ginsing and fennel (smells sooo good! I kept half as whole seeds and half tinctured - going to experiment, or maybe just cook some sauce and add some😂). Yesterday I made more pine tincture (smells amazing!), chaparral (smells AWFUL!), and ginkgo leaf (smells WAYYYY better).
    I have found that I hate the pressing part, but fortunately I have a strong husband willing to lend a hand!

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Those are some excellent herbs! (I have to agree that chaparral is stinky. It tastes pretty bad as well. LOL!) Luci Walker - HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

    • @KCArt3721
      @KCArt3721 11 месяцев назад

      @@luciwalkerHGH I don’t want to have to take it 🤢

  • @tzt1161
    @tzt1161 Год назад

    Very well done. To the point, no fluff. I’m new-ish to the herbal world. I’ve noticed that my tinctures seem too thick when using powder and weighing with the 1:5 method. I would like to see your finished product, how you strain it, and how much it makes.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      We have received a lot of requests for a video on straining and pressing. We will get one made and on the channel. :) Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @HousyHomestead
    @HousyHomestead 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you! Love this video ❤

  • @patriciabicking1628
    @patriciabicking1628 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, Luci. You have chased my fears away. You simplified that so well, and I'm eager to get started. 😊

  • @pobo6113
    @pobo6113 Год назад

    Great video Lucy. I have joined the school, but I have so much trouble with my internet service that I have not gotten very far. I really appreciate the RUclips videos that are made.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching. :) Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @prayeropensdoor1050
    @prayeropensdoor1050 Год назад +8

    Wonderful I’m am just awaiting my lobelia to arrive to tincture it. Thanks for the recipe. 👍🏻♥️🇨🇦✝️. Love your father and the school , he’s priceless.

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH Год назад +6

      I am so glad you are enjoying the school. :) Be sure to do your lobelia at a 1:10 ratio. :) Luci Walker- HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @SaintsCheat
    @SaintsCheat 2 месяца назад

    Video starts at 7:00 👌🏽

  • @8sonrisa8
    @8sonrisa8 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful! Thank you! Have done folk method elderberry tincture, but will use thus method now.

  • @billyseah4163
    @billyseah4163 4 месяца назад

    love her voice. so soothing.

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 11 месяцев назад

    Lucy you have made this process so easy to understand anyone can do this…very well explained…absolutely gorgeous smile … stay blessed and thank you for sharing…

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! I'm glad the video was helpful. :) Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @saucywench9122
    @saucywench9122 4 месяца назад

    I did a yellow dock root tincture a few years ago and fixed my anemia. I used fresh root, not dried though. It was a beautiful, bright yellow. Very good bowel mover as well.

  • @alflessa
    @alflessa 2 месяца назад

    1:10 = 1 parts of herbs :9 parts alcohol, right?
    1:9 Is wrong, right?

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Luci! What kind of herb did you use and what is for?

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад

      The tincture I made in this video is nettle leaf. Doc Jones did a video on nettle for our channel recently. The video is titled The Surprising Medicinal Value of an Uncomfortable Weed - All About Stinging Nettle.

  • @victorramirez-rg2dw
    @victorramirez-rg2dw 3 месяца назад +1

    This is Good info thank you

  • @moringa3820
    @moringa3820 Месяц назад

    Hi, thanks, great work, useful summary. When using tincture what is the safe percentage to use, I use tincture in making soaps and creams like dried moringa leaves tincture, lavender flowers tincture and many others. As a Muslim I do not use vodka or any alcoholic drink, I use ethyl alcohol 99.99%. ❤❤

  • @brookemanda242
    @brookemanda242 2 дня назад

    Thank you for showing us how to make it but how much do you take? Teaspoon, tablespoon, a shot glass?

  • @PattyWolfeSanders
    @PattyWolfeSanders 7 месяцев назад

    That was such a perfectly simple explanation. It answered all my questions and gave me the confidence to dive in. Thank you!!!!

  • @Willie3
    @Willie3 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very clear, lovely. Thank you Lucy

  • @duascorpus
    @duascorpus 9 месяцев назад +1

    I dried and chopped up california poppies for tincture but using the 1:5 ratio doesnt nearly cover them in alcohol and I dont know how to make them not get moldy. Especially when I shake it the leaves get stuck to the sides of the jar and whatnot

  • @FeelGreatwithChristie
    @FeelGreatwithChristie 10 месяцев назад

    Love the school! Doc Jones is amazing. I’ve been on a great roll making tinctures, balms, salves, face toner and whipped butter not to mention the teas are so fun to put together.

  • @NewPioneerFarm
    @NewPioneerFarm Месяц назад

    Thank you Lici! I'm off and running!

  • @cherylb.9766
    @cherylb.9766 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for such precise explanation!

  • @LightsOn128
    @LightsOn128 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks Luci so easy to follow. This will change how I take my herbs!

  • @dfreak01
    @dfreak01 11 месяцев назад

    😊 I do have a question. I can't stomach (digest)corn, potatoes, wheat(grains). Do I need to be concerned with using traditional vodkas? Hopefully not since I have several tinctures going!

    • @dfreak01
      @dfreak01 11 месяцев назад

      Nobody ever answers this question for me😐

  • @ewas8226
    @ewas8226 Год назад +1

    What if i shake it once a week but leave it infusing for few months? Is there any other reason for shaking it every day?

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +2

      You can absolutely let it sit for a few months without straining and just shake it up once a week. The important point is to make sure that all of the herb surface is interacting with the alcohol for good extraction. ~ Luci Walker HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @elwiub
    @elwiub 5 месяцев назад

    Very good and easy to follow...thanks! 😊

  • @Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw
    @Insp.CountMortisWinshipKlaw Месяц назад

    I put a 1.5 litres of vodka in a 2 litre jar and jammed it packed with herbs. After 7 weeks my dried herbs are all dry and I can't get the tincture to come out no matter how hard I squeeze the dried herbs using a press. Should I add more vodka and let them sit for a few days?

  • @chevyblueangel
    @chevyblueangel 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent video, Luci! Very well done! Thanks so much! 😃👍
    Would like to see a video on (1) straining the tincture with a powdered herb vs a dried herb, and (2) creating the powdered form. I've never made a tincture before, and I always imagined using dried herbs, probably cut-and-sifted.
    Do you keep the tincture unstrained and in the jar until you want to start using it and at that time strain it and fill the amber bottle, or do you go ahead and strain and fill several amber bottles?
    I have a one-pound bag of organic calendula cut-and-sifted. Is it ok to use that to make a tincture? If yes, how many weeks will it take before we can use it? I keep seeing anywhere from 2-6 weeks, and that's a wide difference. How do we know when it's ready?
    ✨I enrolled in Dr Jones' School of Botanical Medicine New Year's Eve/Day! I hit SEND at the end of the countdown and the fireworks were going off! So very memorable! And what a way to start my new year!! I am grateful, am loving the school, and excited to really get going and see where this path will take me. It's all good! So very good!! 🎇🎇🎇

    • @luciwalkerHGH
      @luciwalkerHGH 11 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :) Luci Walker ~ HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine

  • @baibabaika8013
    @baibabaika8013 4 месяца назад

    I am definitely going to enroll in the school as soon as possible! I''m doing another course that I need for my career and simply cannot combine 2 serious courses. I have a question - is vinegar a good solvent? i have some clients who don' t drink alcohol and cannot stand its taste and smell...

  • @Larrabeeman
    @Larrabeeman 6 месяцев назад

    My first tincture was dandelion. Your video was very helpful

  • @shaleeandrews6560
    @shaleeandrews6560 4 месяца назад

    OK so I'm just getting into herbs and such and stumbled across this video and may I say this was great!!!

  • @StealthyNomadica
    @StealthyNomadica 8 дней назад

    Thank you, lovely sister!

  • @dominiqueamos1149
    @dominiqueamos1149 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video going to get started now. 😊

  • @melissamoody6397
    @melissamoody6397 7 месяцев назад

    I have a friend who just had part of her large intestines removed due to cancer. While there, they found more. Please tell me what you recommend 🙏