I used vodka mostly, some with rum and always dried herbs for my tinctures. The one I use the most is feverfew for shoulder pain and the taste is nasty, but it works. Technically I guess, my flavored extracts are really tinctures because I use rum with vanilla beans and vodka with my other flavors such as coffee. I found this one very interesting. Many Blessings!

@lauriepayseur5897

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what a person would tincture coffee for?

@blessedbloominghomestead9134

Жыл бұрын

@@lauriepayseur5897 I use it as flavoring for cakes

I thoroughly enjoy your educational content Heidi… you are a Treasure indeed ✨

This is a great video. I've been wondering this same thing about what the difference is. Thank you Heidi!!❤️

@tbone9194

Жыл бұрын

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One more thing I wanted to add is if you have someone that needs a tincture and literally can not take the taste (I call my hubby a baby when he does this, lol) Directly before he consumes certain ones I will put the tincture into capsules until I’ve given him the full dose… now you can NOT pre make these as they will dissolve into a puddle and be wasted but you’ve got long enough to fill it, hand it, swallow it… sometimes he has to take five or six capsules but as long as he doesn’t taste it he’s good!

@kmiller6002

Жыл бұрын

That's just precious and so cute 🥰🥰🙏 Kendra

@lauriepayseur5897

Жыл бұрын

@@kmiller6002 and he’s sitting there complaining that I am being extra making him take all this “stuff”. Im just like “you’re healthy, you’re WELCOME!” And then sometimes im like “can you NOT be 4 today!” 😂😂 he’s a big strong guy, why make remedies be the thing that you fall down on! We have a great relationship. He tortures me with whimpering I torture him by not letting it stop me from keeping him healthy. I also tell him… “just take it, I kinda like ya and I wanna keep ya!”

@kmiller6002

Жыл бұрын

@@lauriepayseur5897 That's too funny 🤣🤔

I've been watching videos at Homegrown Herbalist, and he says the tinctures have a virtually unlimited shelf life. I also read somewhere (MAYBE Rosemary Gladstar but not sure) that when using fresh herbs you should allow them to wilt first, just to reduce the moisture level. I maybe shouldn't be putting information out there, since I just started learning about herbal remedies about a month ago...that's my disclaimer.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I honestly think the reason there is so much confusion and every herbalist has a different answer is because it either depends on where they got their information or it is simply opinion. I have my own opinions on it all and try to make that clear. I experiment with more "unconventional" ways (because they do not follow the popular herbalist guidelines) and I find what works for us and I have learned a lot by thinking outside the box

@elleartisa5990

Ай бұрын

Good job sharing what you’re learning! Keep sharing, it helps you solidify your education and it helps others to focus on what they need to research for themselves and thus you are spurring herbalism education! Just remember to always find three independent resources to answer your questions, or to identify herbs and their medicinal components.

Very true! Any amount differs due to a number of reasons just like any medical professional would use! Body weight, tolerance, age, physical condition! It’s important to understand this and if a beginner to start of small w/ self medicating!

Thank you for leading us out of the fog!

Hi Heidi thank you for the video!

I’ve been using my homemade wine to make wild lettuce extracts for pain, and I got the idea from you, so thanks!

With the darker alcohols like bourbon and rum, those are usually aged in wooden barrels , hence the color and flavor. The alcohol has already gone through one extraction by the time it gets to the shelf so it's kind of like a full stomach that can't comfortably take more food. It can take flavor added to it of course but I don't think an individual would get the full benefit from it like one would with vodka or glycerin.

@kleineroteHex

Жыл бұрын

Interesting.

I literally just made a rosemary tincture. I watched this and learned I actually mad an extract! Thank you for clarification, as I was confused on this subject as well!

@pjd3028

Жыл бұрын

So my rosemary "tincture" is actually an extract? Go figure! Shalom and Blessings!

Thanks for making this video as I too have been confused. This helps clear things up. Saved for future use. Have a great day!

Thank You Mrs Heidi for clarifying this.. I was very confused before. Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your families from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

Thank you for the clear and edifying presentation.

I love this video Heidi. This is great information. I will be studying links too.💕💓💕

❤your channel and the fact that you don't have a problem showing how you grow in you practice. Plus, you are thorough and that means everything when learning. Thanks for what you do!

Thanks for the video I am thinking about making my own wine. Thanks for all of your information I always enjoy you guy's.

After viewing 4 or 5 of your videos, I am subscribing. Great info.

I'll tell y'all what has been a wonderfully helpful resource for me...and I'm pretty sure I learned of it from Heidi. It's Leslie Taylor's website (and book), The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. All the info that is in the book, is on the website (freely), by the way. I got the book, too, because I don't expect to have the Internet forever. ;) Anyway, her book/website has a section about how to prepare herbal remedies, which is very clear. The different methods she explains are: infusions, decoctions, tinctures, macerations, poultices and compresses, baths and bathing remedies. I can't recommend her book/website highly enough! Between Heidi and Leslie Taylor, I've found courage and gained confidence to wade into this (formerly) scary non-pharmaceutical world! :)

@Pamsgarden213

9 ай бұрын

What is the website for Leslie?

Thanks again Heidi for sharing this video very helpful and useful video

Good informational video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

Heidi, what good information! Thank you, Heidi, for the clarification on both. I myself Heidi, I always go small too!!! Thank you for the Link and I am going to go read.

Just found your channel and looking forward to learning alot; thank you!

@kleineroteHex

Жыл бұрын

You will! Heidi is a deep, deep well of information and inspiration 😊

Knowledge is power.

Wow, I think I'm going to start making wine, extracts and tinctures now no joke. I'll be using your videos too! Thanks!

Thanks Heidi 😊

I use an organic grape alcohol (pricy!) and adjust the water content depending on the plant I'm tincturing. I try to avoid alcohols with either GMOs, gluten, or glyphosate, etc... I usually just do a folk method but was taught 1:2 ratio for fresh herbs and 1:5 for dried. I think different extraction methods will extract different constituents of the plants. I am a novice at this. Thank you for your helpful videos!

Khroma's information on extracts and tinctures goes against conventional herbal wisdom. Tinctures, as a general rule, are more potent than extracts, which is why tinctures are usually drop dosage and extracts require a larger dose. With tinctures you are getting both alcohol and water soluble constituents. Solvents used for extracts are only pulling out the water soluble constituents. Tinctures also have a longer shelf life than extracts. I highly suspect that they are saying extracts are more potent and last longer because it looks like they only sell extracts. It appears to me that they may be giving false information to promote their own products.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

It all depends on where you get your information. When I first started youtube over 6 years ago I had believed tinctures are stronger but then had people coming in correcting me and telling me extracts are stronger and I have looked it up in other places and came across that same information so it is not just that one place. Generally speaking, I still believe most tinctures can be stronger but it all depends on just how you make them and what you are making

I don't know where they got the idea that a vodka tincture has limited shelf life. I know of someone that has a poke root tincture over 15 years old and it's still going strong. I'll also bottle my tinctures and a couple I've just forgotten about or haven't gotten around to decanting yet and one is a peppermint that's two years old and is super strong. When I make a tincture I've always been overly cautious of the volatile oils so I never used dried plant matter, only fresh. Too many water and alcohol soluble components are lost when dried. Using everclear for a tincture is closing in to a pharmaceutical but can also drive people away from making their own medicine because of the math and ratios. Some get discouraged and others kind of neurotic about what is supposed to be a very easy process when using vodka. By the time you're done with the everclear and adding water back to it to make it safe for consumption you end up with a alcohol and water ratio of 100 proof anyway so just use 80 to 100proof vodka instead.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that part was weird plus a couple other things they said. I have never had either a tincture nor an extract go bad.

hey sista love the hair tie shirt combo

Love the explanation!! Thanks so much.

That's great you are very honest. God play you too

OH....on another note....I FINALLY found some Nasturtium seeds! I've been wanting some since seeing you talk about them, oh so long ago....but have never been able to find any, either plants or seeds. Well, I came across them on Amazon (of all places) from David/s Garden Seeds. I'm waiting for them to arrive (the seed packages), and ordered a pack of Jewel Mix, and a pack of Alaska Mix. They're "heirloom" and "non-GMO"...and I hope all that's true! They may not take, but hubby's the gardener/farmer in the house, so he'll start them when the time's right. I'm just excited to have found them! 🤩

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I have on a few occasions purchased David's organic heirloom seeds and have been happy with them.

@OO-iw1vx

Жыл бұрын

They need cold stratification before planting

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@OO-iw1vx that may depend on location but I never stratify my seeds and have no problem getting the to grow the next year and these are seeds I bring in during late summer

I'm ashamed to say, math is NOT my strong suit, and I've followed you for 3 years now and greatly respect what you do Heidi, what ratio of water to alcohol would you use if you were to make a Licorice root tincture, when you only have a 40% Potato Vodka, our ND has my hubby on a tincture twice daily for his severe LOW blood pressure and it's $30.00 for a 100 ml bottle, which only lasts him about a week, we're seniors and that's well over $100 per month...I purchased some dried Licorice root at our local Health Food Store here in Canada. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Blessings

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

If I was making a tincture with vodka, I would not mix it with water. Just use plain vodka. If you want you can mix some raw honey in to improve the flavor or even do a mix of half and half

👍loved it

Just found you and have been watching so many of you videos do to not being able to sleep. Wondering what your growing zone you are in, please. I have started your raisin vinegar, you are an absolute inspiration. Thank you Do you have any of your skirts for sale??

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

My growing ZONE is 8b but that says very little about my climate. Zone only refers to winter hardiness. Example. Parts of the south are in 8b but the climate there is opposite ours so they have many things they can grow well that we cannot in our cool and very, very, very, wet climate, and vice versa. Sorry, no skirts for sale as I am currently healing up from a knee injury and sewing on a treadle is very slow going without both my legs. However, whenever I get back into sewing, you would still need to be on the email list to even get a chance at a skirt as they sell out as soon as I finish them, which is why I never have any in stock. If you would like to be on this list. please email me at raincountryhomestead@gnail.com and let me know you want to be put on the skirt list. I will also send you a full product list of what we make.

At first, I was confused but as I watched and then replayed it a second time I really learned a lot. I make all my flavorings using either Vodka or Bourbon and called them extracts. Now I know different. Frankie

@kleineroteHex

Жыл бұрын

If you go nitpicking you made and extract, may be not to the today official definition, but the alcohol extracted the flavor😉

I made one with newstrishem and maple syrup and it doesn't tist bad I did gave a little bit to one of my grandchildren today and he did take it noproblen

I was thinking of making my own tincture🎉

YES! I was watching this video and guess what, when you started talking about quercetin, etc, the video just disappeared; I had to re-search it again! Hmm

I'm interested in your recommended dosing. Everything I've seen for tinctures and extracts it's recommended to take drops not anything as large as a teaspoon. Understanding it differs for each person. I was just surprised. Thank you for this video.

@RainCountryHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Drops is usually in reference to taking a tincture made with a high proof alcohol such as EverClear or even a high proof vodka. Since I typically use a homemade wine and honey solvent, we take higher doses

Hi Can you let me know which one of your videos helps me make a tincture with rum and honey. I am new to this and have made 1 plantain tincture with vodka. Have never drunk vodka so not sure if I would like it or not. I can easily get spiced rum. I need plain rum don't I can you recommend a brand in Northern Ireland that is plain. I also want it to add to a rumtoppf. Thanks for a wonderful video its very good. Have not clicked on your links yet to watch them. Ruth

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I only use rum for making vanilla extract because of the flavor it adds but never use it for making medicinal extracts because of the cost and I rarely even use vodka for those. But, to learn more about any video I mentioned, please make sure to go ahead and click on the video links I provided in the description box

I used to use Alcohol 🍷 but since I no longer drink 🍹 alcohol 🍷 I am now using Glycerin or Oxymel with Vinegar!

Thanks for the video, I have a few tinctures going currently and I’m concerned because my rations are very off. Last July I foraged some ghost pipe and fill a mason jar with it and topped it with vodka. Wondering if I can salvage it with extra vodka and re-bottling it with the appropriate ratio? Or just leave it alone and take a smaller does because it might be too potent?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I see no problem with that, you just take less of it is all

@nora-_-

Жыл бұрын

I found some ghost pipe also, never used it yet is it good?

I thought you had it backwards. You mixed me up for a bit. Maybe go back and put a note on your old videos? You're one of the first people I started watching❤❤❤

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Even in comments here you can see that someone thinks I still have it backwards. I cannot win! haha

@robinsnest68

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I still love watching you. You are very mellow and calm and that is so nice nowadays. I have learned so much from you.❤

Thanks for the wonderful knowledge. My question is....During extraction, is there a chance of mold growing under the cover/cap, and how do you keep this from happening. Thanks for your time.

@RainCountryHomestead

6 ай бұрын

That would depend on the solvent being used or if the material is up out of the solvent but I have never had this happen and it is pretty unlikely

If taking Licorice is the root powder as effective as the tinctures? Thanks

If I make an extract with just vinegar should I use all vinegar or add some water to the vinegar? I'll be using Braggs organic apple cider vinegar. Ty! Great video!

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest straight vinegar or mix it with honey for better flavor

Rosehips?

Heidi, I've always used moonshine (I live in the Ozarks, lol), but have recently started making my own honey mead. Can I make extracts with that?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I often use my mead for those as well

Does anyone know the best way to extract dry rice, please?

What is the non alcoholic version of it

Hi Heidi. I am new to the channel. Is there something else besides vodka or everclear to use?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

If you have not listened to the full video, please make sure you do as I go over what I use (which is rarely vodka and never everclear) plus give other suggestions

Hello, I am relatively new to your program on KZread. I have the following question: do you sell home made wine, the one recommended for a solvent?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I do not

How do tinctures affect the process of breaking down this chemical in the body? I wonder if your bilirubin levels are high.

I use vodka or brandy which the brandy is a milder taste but has the same effect

@RainCountryHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Yes, brandy, rum, tequila, whiskey can all be used

Just asked about mead extracts...same question for tinctures

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

From what I understand, it is not a tincture unless you use at least vodka or a higher proof alcohol

Hi, I looked at Rums in Asda they have Captain Morgan's Dark rum which is meant to taste Nutty and treacle. I'm thinking of using this rum or would I be better using White Rum Bicardi ? Thanks

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I only use spiced rum for making vanilla extract, NOT for making medicinal extracts

I wish you would write a book on your meds, herbs how to make each one how to use each and where to get the best deals on herbs. I would be glad to buy your book !!!

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Please listen to the at least the first few minutes of this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoGOrNCaoqetfJs.html

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Sublingually is sometimes the best way to get it but also you can put things on your skin they will absorb through your skin The bottom of your back and right at your neck and upper back . Also mix with dmso it goes through the blood brain barrier with a DMSO and also Knowing what minerals and vitamins are in these herbs and knowing the symptoms of the deficiencies will let you know what herbs that you need and also keep in mind looking for pre and probiotics within the herbs

@ms.amazed

5 ай бұрын

And also you're amazing I want to let you know that thank you so much for all you do You've helped me a lot

Hi Heidi, please can you help me understand. When you use your wine to extract, doesn't it spoil soon after you open the bottle? If I open wine, it spoils after just 3 days. Where as a vodka tincture never goes bad even after opening the bottle. Does that mean your wine extract is only good for 3 days after opening? I want to make a herbal homemade wine extract but am worried about this.

@RainCountryHomestead

10 ай бұрын

I have never had wine spoil. The most that will happen is that it will turn to vinegar, which is not spoiled either, but I have yet to have that happen when I keep stored in an airtight container

Would the dosage vary if you are taking a tincture or extract for preventative uses rather than treating an existing condition?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Depends on what it is, usually one would take less but not necessarily

Have used dried stevia for taste? If you have what is your view of the taste?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I personally do not use stevia at all nor any non nutritive sweetener. For extracts I will stick to raw honey or maple syrup. It is not that stevia is bad but for one, I am not crazy about the flavor and it does, like any non nutritive sweetener, have its no so good side. I actually have a video coming out in a few weeks where I cover these things

@Heidi, can your u use any wine or an specific type?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

yes

Can u cook out the alcohol of the tinture? I make chaga tinture, however I cook out the alcohol. I measure out how much goes in, and add the same amount of water with the chaga chunks. With my crock pot takes two days on warm. Works great. I end up with a rich dark liquid that i believe is more concentrated. But I don't know? Thoughts...

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can cook out the alcohol but I would be concerned about also cooking out the important attributes that give the herbs their medicinal properties. One we be better off making it alcohol free to begin with

you can remove the solvent

Another question I forgot to ask. Could you you use half homemade vinegar half honey to extract ? And what would be the shelf life ?

@RainCountryHomestead

8 ай бұрын

Yes and I would think it should be indefinite if stored in an airtight bottle or jar

Hi Heidi, So with alcohol tincture what would you recommend with dosage to start with ? And with the extract?

@RainCountryHomestead

9 ай бұрын

If you are talking about vodka, I would say a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. If you are using wine. 1 Tablespoon, if you are talking about something like Ever clear, then only a few drops

@Cece-mc8bm

9 ай бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead and that I’m assuming is once a day?

Thank you Heidi! I'm not a fan of vodka either. I think if I was going make a tincture, I'd probably use tequila.😄 Go figure. Love and blessings! 💜

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Once I finally use up the vodka I have, it is going to be Spiced Rum for me for when I am wanting a tincture :)

@kleineroteHex

Жыл бұрын

Any 80 proof alcohol will do a decent job on most herbs, 100 proof a bit better. But there are herbs that are more acid ie vinegar suitable. No I do not recall which ones.

@lauriepayseur5897

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead ohhh I didn’t know you could make them with spiced rum! Which ones would you use with rum😊

@annieanderson6112

Жыл бұрын

@@lauriepayseur5897 a vanilla extract is good with spiced rum.

do you still make the colloidal silver machines

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes and you can contact us at raincountryhomestead@gmail.com for more information.

When I make a tincture with Everclear and turmeric and black pepper, is it just straight Everclear or am I supposed to dilute it?

@RainCountryHomestead

8 ай бұрын

That is up to you, I am simply not a fan of Everclear so I do not use it

What about infused oils vs tinctures?

@RainCountryHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Infused oils are typically used very differently, for example, all of the infused oils I make are for topical rather than internal use

Can you do a video on just non Alc Tinctures or Extract ?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I already have an old one out on making flavored extracts but the method would be the same except for medicinal extracts I use honey instead of glycerin: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gm2kvLefYtuXqbA.html

Would like to purchase for sleep extract. How do I do this?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I do not sell any of my medicinal extracts but do have videos on how to make them yourself which you will find linked in the description box

I've been watching videos on extracts and I have to ask, if you've made an 'extract' for pain, tight muscles, or sleep, but you've used 150+ proof alcohol, did you really make an extract, or are you just flavoring your shot? I can't help but to think the 75 percent-ish of grain alcohol in your 'medicine' is doing the heavy lifting.

@RainCountryHomestead

5 ай бұрын

I personally never use such high proof alcohols

What % is the wine?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

In my opinion it really does not matter

Can I use vegetable glycerin to make my extracts

@RainCountryHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Yes, 3 parts glycerin to one part water

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try a vinegar-based one sometime, it may work. when you consider it is 0.5% alcohol for some the honey-based is not acceptable ... thus to make it acceptable, dilute it with water 12:1 or 16:1

@RainCountryHomestead

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I used to make homemade vinegar solvent extracts and they work great but taste terrible. An oxymel of 1:1 honey and vinegar tastes good and can work quite well for those who need to avoid alcohol. I still prefer the 3:1 homemade wine and raw honey for myself

@michaelsallee7534

4 ай бұрын

yes honey will help the flavor ... personally I attempt to keep less than 15 carbs per day

@RainCountryHomestead

4 ай бұрын

@@michaelsallee7534 Not sure why that would matter with a medicinal extract you are only taking when you need it which in our case is usually once or twice a year. However, each person needs to do what works best for t hem, cut out what they cannot have and use what they can.

@michaelsallee7534

4 ай бұрын

excess carbs are carbs. to those that limit this amount, it does matter. the thought cheating is still cheating ... not the rationalization

I'm just starting but afraid to start because I don't want to do it wrong. I don't live in an area or have all those resources you have as far as home made and or grown items. I wish I could find a really good recipe and process book to help me with the limited resources I have to work with

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

The thing is there is really no wrong way to make an extract. It is about making sure you use the right herb or solvent that is best for you and your family. Mine are all very unique and I never follow anyone else's recipes.

@audreylopez3851

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I have vodka (but we're not alcohol drinkers) so when I make things they'll be specifically for medicinal purposes only. That's what I'm a little nervous about

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@audreylopez3851 I understand as I am the same but that is one reason to start small

@lauriepayseur5897

Жыл бұрын

@@audreylopez3851 I also am not a drinker. I just don’t like it but I make all the medicinals with vodka as even otc medicine tastes like crap… and just deal with it when I need it (not often). I have approximately 50 tinctures, 30+ oil infusions, and several honey infusions going. Just jump in. Trust that your intentions are pure and you will DEF do better for your family than big pHARM-a just with the intention alone! Trust yourself. 😊

@audreylopez3851

Жыл бұрын

@@lauriepayseur5897 Thank you. You give me courage. I just don't want to accidentally hurt or harm my family so I will very cautiously

Can't I just powder the plants and eat in my meals? Mix into butter or cream cheese or yogurt?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there are many ways to take herbs but trust me, you do not want to do that with all of them. Herbs like feverfew are VERY bitter and would ruin the flavor of anything you put it in. Also extracts can be best when needing a strong dose as they can be more powerful. In most cases I like to make teas out of my herbs and I have many videos on that as well as other ways to use herbs both medicinally and nutritionally but that is not what THIS video is about.

@hoosierpioneer

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks, I'll watch you other videos too.

@myhomemyfort

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Heidi. I recently subscribed and I already learning so much from you.

@annieanderson6112

Жыл бұрын

According to the Homegrown Herbalist it doesn't really matter how u get the herbs in u as long as u get them in. Some people only make a salve and apply it topically. I'm pretty new to it all but that makes sense to me. I'm not sure if that is with all herbs but I think just getting them in however one can is better than not getting any 🤷‍♀️.

I'm still not sure the difference, I make my tinctures with 1:2 ratios and 1:1 ratio, alot of them are way more concentrated than the extracts so I don't think saying the extracts are more concentrated than tinctures is correct, doesn't even really sound like there a difference between the 2

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Right, I was thinking the same, it really depends on how one makes them

I made the antibiotic extract after watching your video. I used vodka. It does work but it tastes horrible. I really wish I'd used something other than vodka. I've been trying to figure out a way to make it taste more tolerable.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Wine and honey have been a great combination for me

@lauriepayseur5897

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest 95 percent of all my tinctures are with vodka 80p on dried plant material and 100p on fresh plant material… yes they taste awful but I don’t recall any big pHARM-a meds that tasted so hot either so when/if I need one I just suck it up and get it over with. Now tea is a different animal. Newer to those… can find anything so far that I like the taste of to be sipping on before bed. Please help😊

@ccwriter2544

Жыл бұрын

@@lauriepayseur5897 May not be what you are looking for but I have been dealing with chest congestion and coughing for a couple weeks now, mostly at night. I have a cup or two of thyme tea (a few sprigs of thyme, some lemon and honey) before bed. No coughing. No heaviness in my chest. It actually tastes good too. Prior to this, my nightly tea was a few of my dried chamomile, a few dried orange peel pieces and honey. Hope that helps!

@lauriepayseur5897

Жыл бұрын

@@ccwriter2544 yes it does thanks so much

You might like She is of the Woods channel.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have heard of her many times, I just have very little time for other herbalists channels and when I do seek out information on another channel (which is rare) I go to Amy Fewell. She is a wonderful Christian lady here on youtube and has her own books out, both of which I link to in the description box

@HeyHeyAlabama

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I watch her too.

Do you sell your products?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

We do sell some products but none of my medicinal extracts

Can't you use vodka with dried herbs and still call it a tincture?

@RainCountryHomestead

11 ай бұрын

Yes, of course

Can't touch anything with alcohol - so that is out, best to actually eat the food - possibly in a nutribullet mix.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I believe covered the alcohol free methods and for SOME things, yes, a tincture is best. I would never season my food with feverfew and certain other medicinal herbs because they taste horrible though I will eat them raw when they are growing fresh and I need them but of course, they do not grow all through the year so having my pain remedy extract on hand is important

@marthaadams8326

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I use a lot of herbal mixtures for kidneys and digestive and they taste horrible (but no alcohol-water pressured). I just put the drops under my tongue and drink the water to wash down.

Cinchona bark is an antibiotic isn't it?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

It is more antiviral. I suggest you check out the video I mentioned and linked to in the description box

I read that article and am completely confused. It says extracts can be stronger than tinctures made with alcohol? Do they last forever? Oh my.... so confused now!!!

@RainCountryHomestead

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I have read that too but it really depends on how they are made and the amount of material added. However, one does not really need to be precise about measurements despite claims of those who feel the need to say so. No one way is right for all and each person needs to find what works best for them, which is what I have always done, I never follow anyone's specific recipe. I simply learn about the herbs I need and then put them into practice

@ttschrock7126

6 ай бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you. I guess I have to change my mindset. I have learned that I hate the tinctures with everclear and vodka, but I want to create something that (if kept clean) will never go bad. Is there a book that you love to study that could enlighten me more on this subject, because I truly feel quite confused. ;-S I am suffering from a concussion right now, so that might be adding to my brain drain.

@RainCountryHomestead

6 ай бұрын

@@ttschrock7126 While I do have herbal books that I recommend, when it comes to creating extracts, I just learn about the herbs and experiment with my own solvent blends, my personal favorite for most being homemade wine and raw honey. In this video I do cover the herbal books I recommend: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYJ1l9WrkrSnpbQ.html

Do you need nusturshum leaves?

@RainCountryHomestead

2 ай бұрын

Please be more specific about your question. Do you need them for what?

@intothefoxhole7985

2 ай бұрын

@RainCountryHomestead in the video it was said "they are sometimes hard to get" my garden is growing a lot of nustirshums right now.

@RainCountryHomestead

2 ай бұрын

@@intothefoxhole7985 You are asking if I need them? If so, no, I grow them myself as well. I said that because some people do not grow them and cannot access them

I gotta watch this again, because, as you mentioned, this info seems backward to how I've been understanding the subject. Granted, I'm new to this, but now I'm more confused! I followed a gal's "recipe" to make a spruce tip "tincture"....filled a quart jar with the fresh spruce tips, then filled the jar with EverClear. That was back in the spring, when the tips were young and tender. After a couple of months, I strained some into a small dropper bottle, then left the rest in the jar, just as it was, and it's still sitting in my cupboard. As an aside, hubby likes us to use EC, primarily because it's supposed to last forever. However, when I strained some into the dropper, I only filled it half full, then topped it off with distilled water. That was using 190-proof EC. I'd rather add regular vodka, so I don't need to dilute it...thus one less thing to remember! ;) So, did I make a tincture or extract??? And did I damage the tender tips by using EC?

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

High proof alcohol = Tincture. That is the one thing I believe I have always been right on. As far as damage, I really do not know, much of that is hypothesis and I would not know what all falls under that though I would feel that all woody type items would be fine. As far as how long they last, I currently have a little elderberry tincture I make back in 2015 or2016 from vodka and it is still good. I have made extracts from honey and wine that have sat for years as well, no problem

@darleneschreiber9415

Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you! All that you said is what I was thinking. But, khroma seems to have some subtle differences. *shrug*

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@darleneschreiber9415 yes, because I do not fully agree with them on all points

Ever tought of using kefir, honey and put your herbs.....

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

No, and I personally would not. I will stick to wine as it is higher alcohol content and thus will preserve better

Medicine is supposed to taste bad😁 otherwise I would drink it all the time! Everclear is not safe if not diluted properly .

I’m so confused. I had to stop watching. I need just the basics, no additional this and that. I even listened to this video 3 times. 🫤

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Then try going to the link I provided with the written information and remember that the reason I share all I do is because others do need that information even if you do not. It is why I do my videos the way I do. If I were to leave out that information that you find useless, I would get a lot of questions so it saves me time to add it into the video than to have to answer each one individually

@annieanderson6112

Жыл бұрын

I too am confused but wonder if it matters what its called as long as one get the herbs in themselves however that may be. Maybe I'm missing something but I think that's the most important part 🤷‍♀️.

@RainCountryHomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@annieanderson6112 I absolutely agree and since all tinctures are extracts anyway, you can safely call it that no matter how you make it