You’re Menstrum is very important in tincture making, choose wisely. I found five o’clock vodka is a great one it is 5x distilled grain and 40% percent and you can get it in 50% as well (blue bottle) and is less expensive for those on a budget 😉

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Oh nice I haven't used that one but I'm going to pin your post so other can check it out too. Many people yelled at me in the comments before watching the entire video because they thought I was just talking about price. But I was talking about cheaply made. I saw people on KZread making tinctures with poorly made vodkas and then selling them. And most people don't think about that part. Poorly distilled vodka can be really harsh on the liver and kidneys

@Sarairose

5 ай бұрын

The cleanest we can be the better ❤, what’s the point of ruining an herb that is natural and free of impurities if we are going to saturate it with impurities😂? You are spot on! I’m always eager to share, especially knowledge! Thank you Ma’am😊.

@DannaGesellchen

5 ай бұрын

I use an expensive product called Extractahol, but one of my mentors likes Prairie Vodka. It's gluten free.

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

@@DannaGesellchen i like that one

@sensis8036

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for video I was surprise to hear you say DONT USE CHEAP VODKA followed by I USE PINNACLE pun intended...isnt it the pinnacle of cheap vodka???😂 Well either way at least now I know TITOS must be fine to use, am i right? Cuz Titos is what I have a lot of( thats not flavored)

I;m so proud to see young women of color explore natural holistic ways of healing . I pray that as a collective we can come together and reach one and teach one on how to improve their health mind body and spirit for the African American inner city communities.

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I want me channel to be a resource we can all care for ourselves and our families we just have to learn all the way of doing it.

@madstoned4083

9 ай бұрын

What about everclear

@IIHunkaPapaII

8 ай бұрын

Ohh Gezz don’t start speaking in tongues 😅

@AceMaverickM

7 ай бұрын

funny , I’ve never had someone say .. I’m so proud to see a caucasien women do so well. Think about what you are saying and consider how wrong it is. Consider just commending her on her achievement and NOT skin color, it has no place here .

@mcchickenmuhchicken

7 ай бұрын

Its all some people have, their whole identity....sad@@AceMaverickM

Your soothing voice and knowledge make you perfect to listen to ❤

@TeamBensonHomestead

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that

@trissythestar

29 күн бұрын

I thought it was just me

Good info thank you. Regarding the vodka you can take cheap Vodka and run it thru a brita water jug/filter several times and it will help remove impurities without removing the alcohol. I have "some experience" in the area :)

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

That's a great way too. If you have a Berkeley they do an even better job.

It makes me cringe whenever I see or hear any herbalist say use Vodka, good or bad. Use rum, use whiskey, use brandy, use whatever spirit you like. A good spirit base can greatly increase the pleasure of your tincture. I use all kinds of spirits for making tinctures. I don't use Vodka. Remember, you are the one consuming what you make. Make it your way.

@TeamBensonHomestead

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your opinion

@Yogisha99

9 ай бұрын

This is helpful thank u!❤

Thank you for taking the time to explain. I accidentally knocked my bottle of Everclear off the shelf before I opened it. I was about to go to the liquor store.

@TeamBensonHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Omg yes don't use Everclear that will burn your insides it's so strong like over 100 proof. We use everclear to clean battery acid off of our batteries.

Thank you for your careful explanation dear. Just to help a little, charcoal doesn't always induce vomiting. Folks take capsules for gastritis and inner cleansing. Agape love ❤️

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment it makes us stronger when we can help each other

@shineon651

7 ай бұрын

We make our own antacid from our own charcoal. Lol. Grind it and put in a capsule. I’ve taken charcoal out of my wood burning stove and just ate it. Works every time. No more prescription needed. Infact…. I haven’t had to use any in over a year now. HUh!? Guess I cured myself. :) lol 🤷‍♀️ And Berkey filters are charcoal. EPA just outlawed them because they filter out the Rona virus. Called the filters a pesticide. Insane right! There in court now. Tks for saving me from using everclear!! 👍👍♥️

Thank you for clarifying the "cheap" vodka usage....

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime I think its important because not a lot of companies put care into their products

I’m so happy you made this video! Thank you! I love all the info and I am buying her book now.

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

It's a great book and anytime. I love a good tincture

Thank you - this was so helpful. I'm about to make my first tincture and I would not have thought about the vodka quality (not a vodka drinker!) I look forward to learning more.

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your first tincture!! I'm happy to help. I have purchased tinctures that did more harm than good just because of the alcohol used so I wanted to give everyone a heads up on what to use.

@Sarairose

5 ай бұрын

Once you add your tincture to your preferred drink you won’t even taste vodka..most put a dropper or two in they’re water and even then you cannot taste alcohol .

I’m so happy to find this. I’m just starting to dabble in tinctures and the first thing I thought of was the type and quality of the alcohol. Thank you for this info!

@TeamBensonHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Yay I hope you are having fun making your tinctures!

This is a wonderful articulation. Highly recommend Meili Vodka, it’s sourced from mountain spring water, in a beautiful recycled glass bottle and it’s really inexpensive! 🤙

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice I will have to try that one! Thank you for the recommendation

Thank you. You know your stuff and I’m glad you spoke up. I made some with the cheap stuff, but know better now. Makes sense!!

@TeamBensonHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that I got yelled at a few times in the comments but it's true you have to look at every part of your medicine. I'm happy it was helpful

You can filter the vodka yourself. I think the best thing to use for this is a zero water filter. Make sure you don't use the same filter for water and alcohol.

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

That's true too I forgot to mention that you could use a water filter but to make sure you do it at least 4 to 5 times. There are a ton of impurities in vodka making because makers will cut corners to save money and time.

@puresoulg

11 ай бұрын

So this is a possible exception to using a cheaper vodka if you were to filter it yourself 4to 5 times?❓

@althovio

7 ай бұрын

Good to know

@joel4448

4 ай бұрын

can i run my vodka through my water distiller ? thanks in advance

Wow, great information that not a lot of people are sharing! Thank you!

@TeamBensonHomestead

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I hope it helps everyone.

Great share and thanks for the book suggestion!

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime it's one of my favorite books

Amazing video..thanks for sharing the love

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 ай бұрын

Any time thank you for watching my video

Thank you for this informative video quite helpful...🔥💪🏿💯♥️🎯

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Anytime I'm happy to help

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@TeamBensonHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 💙

Great video 🤩 very helpful!! Since my lemon balm has taking over most of the herb box, that will be my1st tincture.

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Nice you will love it

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed your video and the info you share so much I subscribed

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Thank you and big welcome to my channel.

I’m so glad that I watched this video before making my very first tincture. I purchased 2 large bottles of the cheap vodka based on another video that I watched 😂😂😂😂😂😂. However, I know someone that will be excited to drink it. 😂😂😂Lol. Tiffany, you always do a wonderful job of explaining every detail. Thanks for this wonderful video.

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help, I see so many people using really bad vodka and I just think eek that's going to equal kidney damage and or a headache lol.

This is the best video I've seen on this subject. Keep going!

@TeamBensonHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

I've never made a tincture; however, I've wanted to know how to make them. Tiffany, thanks for the knowledge!🙂 Yall be well.🙂

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

They are so easy to make and its nice and easy to grab. It will also help you with measuring dosage.

I am so glad you explained about the vodka!

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

It just makes a better medicine for you. Some liquor companies just don't use quality products

Thanks for the information. I’m not a drinker so the vodka explanation was very helpful.

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy it helped. I want to make sure everyone is using a good product that is going to be helpful for them

Shamira thank you so much for such a thorough explanation!!! I knew nothing about alcohol so this was very informative. I'm glad I bought the 100 proof, and not the $5, cheap bottle. Can't wait to start my first tincture!!!

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 ай бұрын

Yay I'm so happy to help. May you create amazing tinctures and they keep you healthy.

Wow, thank you for explaining about the vodka! That honestly makes so much sense. I love that you're so passionate and mindful about it. Thanks for educating us! I do have a question though, I thought you weren't supposed to leave tinctures somewhere sunny because the uv rays damage the components?

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 ай бұрын

Thank you I'm happy to help. So the thing about the sun I think it's a desert people thing I didn't now it was weird until people started saying it lol. But we use the sun and the moon and the heat of the desert for everything. I made another video about it but we put it in a sunny location for a day or two to get it started then put it in a dark location to finish up and store it. Over time...like a few years it can lose its strength if it's in direct light but we start it out that way to get it going. Think kinda like making a medicinal tea. You put it in boiling water. Now I don't let it get that hot lol but the sun gets it going.

Thank you!

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps everyone 🥰

Gems 💎

Great information!

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm happy to help

Barton charcoal filtered works fine

Thank you ❤ love it

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yay you found it!

Thank you.

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Anytime 😊

I just bought a big bottle of potato vodka because the store guy said it picks up flavors really well. I’m also making vanilla extract. I think it’s Monopolova? From Poland. I take Du Zhong, schizandra, and fennel seed tea at night but I’m hoping a tincture will streamline things. Especially when I travel! Great vid, keep it up!

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 and nice potato vodkas are nice because they don't have such a harsh taste unlike many others that are grain vodkas

Excellent!

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great informative video! I am about to make a tincture for the first time. I have my herbs and I just need the vodka so your video was perfect timing. I will look for Pinnacle.

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to help! You got this keep making your tinctures

Charcoal is a binder.

Shake it vigorously I make mushroom tintures and you keep those in a dark location. AWESOME 👍 video keep it up and spread the word

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍

Thank you for the great info. I have seen some that use .5 raw honey and .5 expensive vodka.

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Yes honey medicine is another great one to make cough medicine, which is my favorite use for it. I want to do a video on honey meds, pills, and infusions too

Thank you all the way from South Africa❤

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Hello! How are you?

@rhonalipshitz4333

4 ай бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead hi there! Love your site..very educational..thank you have a fabulous week! I want to study herbology to start a small buisness to help all the people who cannot afford excpensive medicines...dont want to replace a docters opinion but just be the help inbetween f a soar throat, bad tummy, ovarian cycts ect. What do u think

Oh my goodness, I'm so happy I found you. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Big welcome to my channel! I'm happy to help!

Great video!

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

🤗

Thank you for explaining through to the end. I've been trying to figure out the difference between the large jar and the little dropper. Quick question: what is there are multiple ailments for one person? Do they just take. A dropper bulb of each one? How much is too much?

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 ай бұрын

Hey so you can make blend to take of multiple issue or you can us more than one. You want to get a recipe book. It will help you make a blend.

i was actually thinking about this recently. I wanted to use a better quality vodka for my tinctures. Thank you!

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

It's very important it's 50% of you medicine

Great video 💯

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit, I'm happy to help!

I was about to use everclear - so glad I watched this video!!!

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Yay ink happy to help. We use to clean old car batteries with everclear or cola. Two things I would never put in my body after seeing how well they clean battery acid 😆

Your great!!!

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you

girl you are not dramatic thank you for the advice never stop talking your mind out

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that I saw so many people using that is terrible for them. I don't think people think about the main part of the tincture.

Super useful information! Thank you for that! One question, I’ve heard different opinions as to where to store your tinctures as it’s being made, some people say dry cool and dark place and some say next to a window, why are there different opinions son this? Does it depend on the herb you’re making a tincture out of? Thank you in advance!

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so this is my opinion. I put them next to a window to get the process going. Once it's going then you can store it in a cool dry place. I think it's faster to do it this way. But that is just my opinion. I'm a desert girl and we use the sun and the moon alot, mostly because we have a lot of it lol. I really just think it depends on what part of the world you are from and how you learn to do things.

@eriettaioannaflorou7308

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead Thank you for your response! It’s super interesting how as you said everyone just needs to leverage the climate they live in when making herbal medicine. The beauty of our diverse world and it’s cultures!

Thanks so much for this info. Can I place the jars in a greenhouse?

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a great place for them. I'm going to put mine outside in the early morning before it's a million degrees

Thank you for great great videos. Two questions. Will apple cider interfere with the ones you make with vodka and since we can’t find an unfiltered vodka, can we filter our own?

@TeamBensonHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Hey you can use apple cider vinegar, make sure you get one with the mothers it will make it even better for you. And yes you can filter your own that works great too

It would be nice if you could share what lemon balm is and what you use it for since that is what you’re making.

@TeamBensonHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Hello I did a video on all the benefits of it. Here it is kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqOBytuyZM-7Y6g.html

Hi there again, just wondering when you say filtrated do you mean the filtration process or the distillation process? They’re different and I know that people get them confused sometimes, so just wondering which one is the most important that we need to look out for when choosing a spirit for tinctures? Thank you in advance!

@TeamBensonHomestead

10 ай бұрын

Hey I mean filtration, it's filtered first to get impurities out.

Amazing video, is Keto One ok to use, that's all I have, thanks

@TeamBensonHomestead

Ай бұрын

Yes that one will work. Happy tincture making!!

Hi, what's the music playing in the background? Thanks :)))

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Hello so it's just one of the sound options in my HP video editing program. It was called Reflecting Pool

Such good tips....What type of herb would your recommend for an anti inflammatory tincture?

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of different ones but they are more targeted. For example Milk Thistle will decrease inflammation in you liver and Kidneys but it does decrease it in joints. But the spice tumeric works amazing for joint inflammation

@treniece111

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead thanks

Excellent, excellent video! I truly appreciate your thorough explanation of making tinctures. You are YAH sent. Thank you!

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm happy to help

Which base make the most potent tincture i heard it was alcohol? I wanted to know because it will be for hair. I heard glycerin wasn't as strong but alcohol drys the hair out.

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Oh if it's for hair you need an oil. I use olive oil or coconut oil.

Have you tried Mountain Rose Herbs?? They are great quality!!

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

I will have to check that one out

@anpanek

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead high quality, great selection, and their prices aren’t that bad. I think they are comparable to Amazon prices. Let me know what you think when you check them out! Love the info you give!

I noticed you said children should drink water after taking any tinctures. Does the same go for adults? Also how many droppers of each tincture would you recommend is a serving size? Thank you for your contribution’s🙏🏽

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Hey so yes I want increase the water intake for kids because they generally are harder to keep hydrated when they aren't feeling well so you want to make sure their kidneys are flushing well. Adult are usually better about and they hold water a bit better. That more so why I suggest it. I usually start with a tablespoon or two which is about 12 yo 15 drops. You can also put your drops in water.

How much water do you mix with the lemon balm/vodka mixture once in the tincture? Or do you keep the full vodka and herb mixture in the tincture and put drops of that in water?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I normally do about 15 to 20 drops of water per 8oz glass of water or you can just put the drops just right in mouth without water.

You said to leave it on a sunny shelf , you want the opposite , a dark cool place.

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

So I talked about this in my recent video I created. we have always put it on a sunny shelf to get it going, then after a few days, then we put it in a dark location. I don't know if it's a desert people thing. We use the sun a lot. But it's kinda like making sun tea.

Maybe you have some recommendations for people who are not well to do but are still trying to proceed forward with herbalism

@TeamBensonHomestead

16 күн бұрын

Hey so if you go to a alcohol store like a Total Wine or something like that you can get the little bottles for a dollar or two. 2 little bottles will be enough to fill a drop bottle the size if more tincture bottles and it would last a while too because you do need that much of a tincture. Most higher priced spirits have those little shooter bottles.

Can you clarify what impurities are in bottom shelf vodka?

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 күн бұрын

Depending on the fermentation process and the length of time, these are the possible impurities that can occur in the process of making vodka methanol, acetaldehyde, isoamyl alcohol, propanol and fuseoils. These are mainly by products.

You know much more about vodka than I do. No doubt about it. I haven't drunk any since my teens. That was cheap junk. One thing I do remember is that once the cap was removed poured and replaced, it tasted very gross if not used soon. The exposure to air must have caused oxidation and that would upset my stomach in small amounts. I make tinctures for personal use, but decided against vodka for that reason. My dropper would be opened frequently when needed. I found that Ever clear is more refined although not Non GMO or organic. I can't find an alternative. Friendly correction about Activated Charcoal. It was traditionally used to absorb toxins. It's still used in water filters. You rinse it upon purchase and use to remove chemicals from tap water. You can tell the difference. It will not impart flavor, nor cause vomiting. What someone mistakenly told you was what's called an emetic. That is a vomit inducing compound like mustard powder. That's a different mechanism for removing toxins from the stomach when you eat something toxic. Activated Charcoal is available to you in better supplement stores. I Have a bottle on hand in case a family member gets sick.

@preacherman9018

10 ай бұрын

PS:. I just heard you talk about Everclear. I don't know their filtering process, but do know that the alcohol content is higher than vodka. In WV I think it is limited to 151 proof = 75.5% . It used to be 180 proof until some guy died from alcohol poisoning. That can happen from any hard liquor if you drink enough. The alcohol is poison. That's why you don't drink it straight according to their instructions. A dropperful is the amount of use, right? I doubt if there's any safe amount for a baby, but have never heard of adults dying or getting drunk from a dropperful or even teaspoon. Correct me if you think I'm wrong.

This was so helpful. I admit I buy top of the line herbs and cheap vodka. Now I know better. 😊

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

I'm happy to help, many people forget the other half of the ingredient

I use all glass, no plastic due to leaching, no metal so nothing reacts…only thing I use that isn’t glass is a wood skewer and spoon and always make sure the area is clean and sanitary.

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

Those are great ideas!

I won an award on a lil competition in LA and I did It With a big bottle of takka , I haber never heard pf putting It on the Window por the sun, youre supposed to put It in a dark place and if you put It on the Freezer It becomes way stronger

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice so after it brews I put it in a dark place too.

what are your thoughts on foodgrade ethanol?

@TeamBensonHomestead

11 ай бұрын

I prefer just to use a vodka made from a potato or a grain. I like to just keep it simple

Is there a vodka you would recommend that we could find in Europe? Pinnacle and pau are American and it’s not as easy to find them in the UK and they can be a bit pricey as well. What are your thoughts in using Smirnoff vodka? It’s filtered 10 times but I don’t think they use limestone to filter it

@TeamBensonHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Hey you can do Smirnoff that would work well. I'm not sure which ones they have in Europe but I have used Smirnoff before.

@eriettaioannaflorou7308

11 ай бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead oh that’s great to hear! When choosing our alcohol base should we be more worried about how many times it’s distilled or how many times it’s filtrated?

I make homemade wine from organic fruits from my garden. I also grow lots of herbs. When I make wine I make it wild fermentation, I dont use any yeast, just organic cane sugar, because I didn't have time to strain it before it gets too strong. Now I have a few gallons of strong wine, my question is. Can I use this wine to make tincture?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Oh we love wine in these parts lol. We make some too. But your alcohol content won't be high enough to make a good tincture. You would need to fortify it with a grained alcohol in order to try and get the alcohol content up to 80%. But check your alcohol content on your wine and see what it is. The alcohol is what pulls the medicinal values from you plant and preserves it.

@teperikaetr

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead Thank you for your quick respond. I will follow your advice.

What about other liquors that aren’t filtered the way vodka is like Rum or Southern comfort or whiskey or tequila and maybe they are I’m just not fluent on spirits

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

So you want to look at the quality of how it's made. For example you will have a cleaner whiskey if it's triple distilled vs it only being distilled once.

your the first person Ive ever heard say everclear wasnt good to use.i use it all the time and my tincture comes out awesome.been making for 5 years now.

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

That is just my personal opinion you have to do what's right for you and what you like.

@thirdeye5718

2 ай бұрын

I agree. Some herbalist recommend 60% alcohol, 40% on certain herbs. You are missing out on essential parts of the herb with lower alcohol. Most people buy "clean" alcohol for tinctures but then mix it with their fluoridated city water.

@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267

2 күн бұрын

​@thirdeye5718 Actually, you're missing out on a ton of water soluble properties (that you want) because you're using grain alcohol. Doesn't make for a well rounded tincture at all. Fresh plant matter and 100 proof always! Grain alcohol only extracts the alcohol soluble properties and very very little of the water soluble properties and then degrades plant matter because it's literal poison. Then people water it down to make it safe to take. Makes no sense. If I wanted pharmaceuticals I'd go to the doctor.

@thirdeye5718

Күн бұрын

@@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 grain is used but then diluted with water to get to the appropriate percentage. How would I be missing out on water soluble properties? Certain herbs require more alcohol % than others. People have done research on it. If you're using low percentage alcohol with fresh herb unfortunately it's going to be watered down from the water that is already in the plant matter

Hey there, new sub here thank you for your video and I have a q here. For religious issue I can’t use alcohol what solvent I can use instead and what is the component please. Thanks

@TeamBensonHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Hello big welcome to my channel!! You can use glycerin but it won't last as long as alcohol but still you can have it for a long time, you can also use honey just let it sit a lot longer. I haven't tried honey with smaller herbs only things like garlic and it does work really well with garlic which can be used as an antibiotic but I have used glycerin before and normally I get about a year shelf life.

@dandyd14441

6 ай бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead Thank you for your time and your answer. 🌹🌹🌹

The only way to use a cheaper vodka (not truly cheap vodka just cheaper) is to pull it through active charcoal under a vacuum

@TeamBensonHomestead

27 күн бұрын

That works as well. Many people do that with the Costco vodka. If you don't buy it filtered enough you can do it as well.

There is no link for the lemon balm you used 😢

@TeamBensonHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Oh sorry here is the one I like amzn.to/3EY4AbW

How do I know if my alcohol is filtered ? It doesn't state it on the bottle

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

I would check there website. Most companies will have stuff like that. It's a big thing to have a pure vodka with out impurities that's what makes it different so most companies will have that all over their website.

Can you use a high quality Mexican tequila?

@TeamBensonHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely just make sure it's at least 80 proof or 40% alcohol

Hey , do you mind sharing the brand if lion mane

@TeamBensonHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Hey I make my own now but this is the brand I recommend to everyone amzn.to/3RjRvk9

@niadiabell8178

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much ordering now which herbs you recommend from them also

what are the names of the vodka you suggested?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I would use pinnacle or absolute

Does your lemon balm taste lemony or like Lemon Pledge furniture polish?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Ай бұрын

No I don't think so. It has a hint of lemon to me but more mint. But that could be another one of those herbs that people think taste different. You know how some people think cilantro taste like soap lol. But you can always add something to it. I like adding passion fruit leaves when I don't like the taste of another herb or bark.

@1vtmom966

Ай бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead Thanks, I think I see what you mean. I'm one of those cilantro/soap people. Perfect analogy!

@TeamBensonHomestead

Ай бұрын

@@1vtmom966 anytime and ohh no

Sorry, I thought the tincture was supposed to be held in a dark place for 4-6 weeks, not in the sun. Great video. Thank you for talking about the quality of the Menstruum. I was at the liquor store asking about which vodka is best for extraction, the employee said Everclear. Good thing I didn't buy it. 🙏

@TeamBensonHomestead

23 күн бұрын

Eek we use everclear to clean battery acid I can only imagine ones poor liver. So I start my tincture in the light but then I move it to the dark. I think it's a desert thing because we use the sun for everything lol. I didn't know people did it differently until others started commenting. But I did a follow-up video to talk about why kzread.info/dash/bejne/gX-t07OYddmrf5s.htmlsi=AXBrTR2zGxETGCGl

so are you saying i should throw out the tinctures i made with everclear and water at 50/50 ratio not including my herbs?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Lol wait are you just saying you made shots of everclear and water 😂. And ugh everclear yikes we actually use the to clean our car batteries and oil stains I'm afraid to think what it would do to a liver

Can you mix glycerin with the vodka so it’s not so much alcohol?

@TeamBensonHomestead

7 ай бұрын

Yup you can do glycerin it doesn't last as long as alcohol but it will still last a long time. Just keep it in a cool dark area and dark bottle if you have it.

Can you use Rum?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can use any spirit 80 proof or higher. You don't want to use the flavored ones because they are on average 40 to 70 proof.

Does the vodka cause the mason jar lid to corrode?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

No I've never had an issue but you can use a plastic lid too

I thought you were supposed to store it in a cool dark place? Is that when it’s done infusing?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

That part I should have better explain. Once it's done I store it in a cool dark place but brewing it I put it in a sunny location because it helps to evaporate any water that might be in there. I don't have any full sun windows so I get about 4 hours of sun light a day. My family has always used the sun and the moon to brew teas and tinctures. I think it could be a desert thing because no one wants to turn on a stove in the desert lol. But also it provides an extra low heat to get any water out. I hope that helps. Also I forgot to add if you are ever doing a fermentation that always does in a dark location because you don't want to kill the yeast and good bacteria but tinctures are just infusing

Why do you put it in a sunny spot? most teach to put it in a dark place.

@TeamBensonHomestead

5 ай бұрын

I was just taught that way to get it to start infusing faster and then put it in a dark spot later. I'm not sure if it's a desert people thing or not but everyone I know does it as well. I also brew my tea by sunlight or moonlight (in the summer when it's warm). I use a lot of barks too in my recipes and sometimes they take a little heat to pull our the properties of the bark since it's a harder material so maybe that's way I was taught that way. But I never questioned it until people asked me about it 😆

For pain or swelling on a knee do you take orally or rub externally?

@TeamBensonHomestead

15 күн бұрын

I would take it orally but what might work better is to mix turmeric with coconut oil and rub it on your need. It will get hot like Icey/Hot. You only need a little turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory. But if you use too much it will get really hot.

@anglearch

15 күн бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead thank you so so much. The injury and pan have been noticeable and I follow you regularly. I had a Rosemary tincture with vodka I made from your videos and ran out of infused Rosemary oil. The lavender pill is doing nothing for pain or swelling. I will use the turmeric and Coconut oil. You I hadn't seen that on your sight. Maybe I missed it. Thank you thank you I love and recommend your youtube site to many.

@anglearch

15 күн бұрын

Do you have a ratio on the turmeric and coconut oil for pain and swelling of my knee..

What’s the name of the vodka again please

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

That one was Pinnacle Vodka the plain one.

is titos okay to use ?

@TeamBensonHomestead

10 ай бұрын

Yes that's a good one and it's easier to take in a dropper because the flavor isn't so strong

I use diesel 153 baby

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 ай бұрын

Just looked it up over nevervhear of that one!

@jay94dee91

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it's the same thing just a little stronger. So can you fill a jar half way with kratom powder, then the other half with alcohol?? I've been using 1 cup for 50 grams of kratom with lemon juice

I believe Charcoal is given for certain overdoses or poisonings to prevent absorption into the body. Vomiting can be a side effect but is not the intended action.

@TeamBensonHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Since the body absorbs things so quickly we mainly use it for inducing vomiting because it's the quickest way to get something out of the body. But that could just be a difference in practice than how you are use to. I have practice medicine in different setting and cultures and I have seen things use in different ways

i have a bottle of kozuba 80 proof potato vodka that says distilled 6x . can someone tell me is that adequate ?

@TeamBensonHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes that would be a good one

@mysticalearthofferings

Жыл бұрын

@Team Benson's Desert Garden thanks sooo much for your response 😍 thanks for sharing this info for all of us !

Where did u get the valerian root extract. I hear its very good for insomnia. Baker creek sells seeds but I don't want to grow it now. So sad that the tincture uses vodka. Ik that I can use vinegar (I think I would use white vineger) but it won't have as good of a shelf life as vodka. Its forbidden for Muslims to consume any alcohol. If I do use vinegar are the steps the same?

@TeamBensonHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

I get that one from the store because valerian root has such a long tap root that you have to grow. I couldn't grow it straight in my ground here. Yes Baker Creek has seeds, and yes its amazing at making you sleep, it completely relaxes your muscles so helps we sore muscles. Yes you can use vinegar. I would use apple cider vinegar first but white vinegar would work too. It would have a shelf life of about 1to2 years if you keep it in a cool dark place.

@growingwithgreenthumbss277

3 жыл бұрын

I like how u were like it wouldn't have an amazing shelf life. 2 yrs is a lot lol

@FireSilver25

3 ай бұрын

You could also mix it with hot water and let the alcohol evaporate off.

Hi, so after 6 weeks,it wont be any alcohol tasting at all? that's the only protocol 100% vodka proof to make herbal tinctures, right?where can i buy it? Thanks a lot.

@TeamBensonHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

It won't be 100% gone depending on the vodka you use. The smoother the Vodka you use the more the herbs take over in flavor. You can also use 80 proof or 100 proof I prefer to use 80 because 100 is strong. I get all of my vodka from Total Wine but you can get it a most grocery stores. Also you can also add a little honey or glycerin to make it sweet. It will come out kinda like a cough syrup. I prefer honey because it's an antibacterial

@ubetchafreal97

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead Hi again, If i buy a high quality vodka.after 6 weeks it won't be 100% any alcohol?? because i don't like any alcohol in it after 6 weeks. if i use apple vinegar might be much better than using vodka?? let me know about it please. Thanks very much.

Well I wish I seen this video about 2-3wks ago I'm doing my 1st tincture of purple dead nettles 🤗🤗 (so excited) but anyway I always thought smirnoff was a good vodka so that's what I got 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ but I know for the next time 😊😊

@TeamBensonHomestead

Ай бұрын

Smirnoff will work it's filtered I think 5 times and it's 80 proof. It won't be as harsh as the others but next time I would get a higher filtered one your love will thank you. But yours is still better then any store bought med this are like rubbing alcohol. Keep making your own meds you are doing amazing!

@roxiereed4061

Ай бұрын

@TeamBenson thank you I did use the 100 proof and I got to looking it's supposed to be filter 10 times 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Hi❤ is this good for children?

@TeamBensonHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Hey I just commented on your other post.

@ladybettletapperi

6 ай бұрын

@@TeamBensonHomestead thank you😊💓🙏

Is Tito’s good? Distilled 6 times

@TeamBensonHomestead

9 ай бұрын

Yes you can you use that one. It has a lighter taste too.