What are your favorite medicinal herbs to grow and must have on-hand tinctures? If you're wanting to learn more about herbs, including safety, uses, sources and more, hop on the waitlist for exclusive resources and sneak peeks before the course launches melissaknorris.com/herbclass

@deborahmcsweeney1650

2 жыл бұрын

Elecampane and usnea. Such amazing herbs!

@Recoveringred

2 жыл бұрын

Lemon balm, lavender, thyme, sages, hyssop, marshmallow, and calendula are my favorite to grow. Just started making tinctures!

@jackbits6397

2 жыл бұрын

Lemon Balm (Melissa 🙂) oregano and sage.

@FlamingBasketballClub

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial video

@mcrdsd2008

2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahmcsweeney1650, what is the elecampane used for?

I don’t know why people are worrying about a drop of alcohol with children? When they give them any cough syrup from the store has alcohol in and they don’t even question that! 🤷‍♀️

@gratituderanch9406

2 жыл бұрын

I think they don’t know. There’s so many ingredients…. They either just assume or stop reading after ingredients they can’t pronounce.

@lulabelle4760

2 жыл бұрын

My mom always gave us a hot toddy (milk, whiskey, cinnamon and nutmeg) when we were getting sick. Then she bundled us up and put us under the covers.

@endtime13

2 жыл бұрын

MY WASBAND WASN'T WITH ME BOUT 45 YEARS AGO HE MADE A COLD ONIONS FROM ROCK N RYE BOILED IT PUT ONIONS N SOME OTHER NATURAL HE GAVE IT TO ME AFTER I DRANK IT GUT UNDERCOVER SWEAT IT OUT NEXT MORNING WHAT EVER HAPPENED I DIDN'T HAVE FEVER AND WHATEVER ELSE WAS GONE! GRANNY KNOW THE OLD ONES WORK!

@endtime13

2 жыл бұрын

And alcohol is wanted isn't everything he used in medicine on this side of the world

@endtime13

2 жыл бұрын

I love these natural herbs natural remedies but nowadays people just want to go to the doctors they give him some drugs and they think it's okay the side effects they never read so I'm not saying all side effects is worse than the medicine you're taking but then some rather have side effects

So one more important thing with this beautiful medicine. It should only be used for five to seven days then stopped for two weeks. Many people take this everyday and don't realize they are wasting medicine and it's not working. If you take your tincture, no matter which of the two varieties you use, if the tip of your tongue goes numb then it's a good strong tincture. I harvest flower and leaves to tincture and then tincture the root in fall and mix the two for a lovely whole plant tincture. It is an amazing friend and can also be used topically. I used it topically with shingles with awesome results! Sorry, I'm an herbalist/ teacher! Lol Beautiful video!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deborah and I do go over that in more in my accompanying post with printable instructions , 🙌

@deborahmcsweeney1650

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris awesome! So many herbalists don't know that! Beautiful work! Good luck with your classes too! Love your videos!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahmcsweeney1650 always appreciate safety and duration notes because you're right, a lot of people don't know them :)

@decogirl7042

Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering on this particular 2:1 ratio after the two weeks What is the recommendation for the amount of drops per dose, and how many times per day? Thanks

For those of you that live in a state where you can’t get 190 proof alcohol, 100 proof works just as well.

Echinacea is my favorite medicinal herb! I haven't grown any myself yet but I do plan to. Just a few weeks ago I had felt awful (sore throat, headache, congested, etc.) and started drinking echinacea tea religiously thinking I had a head cold. Turns out I had Covid. I was down for about a week but I recovered fairly quickly. I believe this herb helped a lot with avoiding being even more sick than I was.

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Hate to hear you had COVID but glad to hear that you recovered 🙏🏼

I love these tips. Lots of medical problems, of which surgery and meds messed me up. Plants all the way for me.

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear!

@dn744

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris I should have done this years ago

I love that you're tincturing the leaves and flowers versus the roots! The only time I would use echinacea roots would be in cases of venomous bites (pit vipers, hobo or brown recluse spiders, etc.). I tincture the leaves and flowers, too and keep that on hand for colds and flus. God bless!

@bernadettetrahan4948

11 ай бұрын

How many drops for colds or flu?

@rough-hewnhomestead5737

11 ай бұрын

@@bernadettetrahan4948 It depends on the person's weight, but I would use 10-20 drops, 3-4 times per day.

@angelapartin7604

11 ай бұрын

How do you use for snake bites?

@rough-hewnhomestead5737

11 ай бұрын

@@angelapartin7604 I would use poultices of echinacea root, plantain leaf, marshmallow root (if you have it). Change often. I'd also ingest these herbs regularly (esp. the echinacea and plantain).

I'm growing calendula for the first time. I'm making oil for a salve, for the first time. Thank you for your video!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear this!

@gsdalpha1358

2 жыл бұрын

Calendula salve is *awesome*! I deeply gouged the top of a finger last Fall in the garden. For over a week, I tried triple-A ointment, and the gouge looked and felt worse and worse. And then I remembered my calendula salve (which is my go-to for wintertime split fingertips). In less than 2 days, the gouge stopped weeping and looking so inflamed. A week later it was healed to the point I could leave it unbandaged. It was one of those DOH moments. Now I keep a tin of the salve in my medicine cabinet instead of triple-A. Not a medical person, just sharing what worked for me :-) Oh - and bonus - my elderly neighbor said the flowers were so pretty... we plant garden vegetables around the house foundation, so growing "pretty flowers" was something new.

These are my favorite videos of yours! I love it when you talk about medicinal herbs!

I didn't know you could use the flowers and leaves! Thank you so much!

I have just been learning a bit about medicinal herbs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

So happy I found this channel 🌿

Awesome information 🤩 Thanks for sharing!

Just the sort of thing I was looking for. You are a modern day Mother Nature. Love watching your videos.

I just purchased two echinacea plants . I am so excited 😆. This is such an amazing plant 🌱. Thanks for posting this video.

You're always my FIRST GO TO source for things like this!!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Oh you just made my day!

I Just got this herbs in amway. Easy to eat anywhere any time when u cough!

Great information and great video! Thanks for sharing!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for the information. I didn’t harvest any this year as I had lots of honey bees and am establishing flowers for them. I will definitely harvest some next year. I do have an “antibiotic” tincture recipe from Heidi for Rain Country and made some of that last year from store bought organic dried echinacea root. There are many of you KZreadrs that I follow that have so much info to learn from. Take care.

This is so helpful! I am planning to plant some in the spring! Thanks for sharing 💜

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful!

Now this is a SUPERSTAR 🙏🥳🥳🙌

Natural medicine is so cool🌿🌿🌿

THANK YOU!!! THANKYOU!!!

I so love this thank you

Very informative and thorough, thanks

Amazing info. Thank you so much.

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Thanks so much ❣️ 🙏

Thank you for the information! I have been planting more and more echinacea and really love how long the blooms last in our drought area.

Thanks so much.i am just starting to grow some echinacea(bought a live plant and divided it up by the roots for more plants). Good to know the seeds like some cold stratification. I wanted to see if I could propagate from seed,too. And great to know I can use the other parts of the plant than the root,so I can keep them growing,instead of just using the root.(I live where it does not naturally freeze,so it grows as a perennial-(central california coastal mts.)

Thank You Love❤🙏🔥

Hi. I LOVE your videos and site! I am very happy to have found your site. I was wondering if you had a video or any information you could share on using borage plant grown at home for medicinal purposes. I am a little confused between borage oil and a borage tincture you can make from your own plant at home. What is the difference between them as far as medicinal purposes; can both be used topically, for skin and hair treatments, for example, or one is taken internally? I haven't been able to find a really good explanation nor recipes on how to make them, and then use them alone or adding them to other things to use on one's hair or skin. I would greatly appreciate any information you could share, and if you have any videos on the subject as well. Thank you! God bless.

First of all, this is the first time seeing any of your videos. Very nice, and you and your presentation are very lovely! I have taken the echinacea tabs in the past (when coming down with something) and found that it worked well. It's neat seeing how you made the tincture... One question; I had read that the roots were the only thing to use for ingestion, and not the seeds... Is that so? It did look like you used the heads before they went to seed. Again, thank you, and great video.

I just started four packs of echinacea! I plan to grow them all in 5 gallon buckets so I can bring them with me next year when I move lol. I’m excited to try to grow all this for the first time. I plan on making tincture with all of the harvests! I like this video ! How long will this last for if I store it in mason jars ? Would be nice to start having this on hand in case shtf. This is a good prepper item! Thanks for sharing this video!

Hello, love your channel. May I ask where you get your plants/starts or what companies you would recommend online? Thank you.

Your dress is beautiful and looks so comfy! Where might I find one like it? 🥹

@MelissaKNorris

16 күн бұрын

I got it at Kohl's three years ago

What are the “dosages” & how often to use when using tinctures for adults vs kids?

How is this extract do for giving an overall calming effect? Same ingredients in AnxioCalm supplement.

It's my 2nd year having a few large echinacea plants. Mine started blooming a couple weeks ago. When should I harvest them for tincture

I have a ton of lemon grass that is growing. Any tincture uses for that?

i didnt even know this was possible i just ordered everyhting from serenity herbal omg

Hello! How many drops should you add to your hot tea?

I did this. I collected the flowers and leaves over the summer and in the fall I harvested some of the roots. I actually let it sit a couple of months and just strained it out today and mine is extremely light in color. I made some a few years ago and it was very dark in color like yours. I have no idea what I did wrong. Do I need to redo it?

Well on the 12 centry and before the back up food was flowers

That's awesome Mrs.! Do you think blending with elderberry would be a good match? I have wondered? Love your show!

@jeanninef2110

2 жыл бұрын

I have used a product with both in it. However, I think it is best to not blend. You can blend them into a little cup whenever you want to use them together. I like to use Elderberry regularly, but I don't use Echinacea regularly. My opinion. Herbs are amazing!

Can I dry the flower, petals and leaves and use later as a tea?

At What Point Can I cut the flower and leaves from my plant? To Make a tincture. I am growing from seed this spring 2022

Can I just use the 🌿 only

Melissa, On p.30 of Hand Made, there is a recipe for a Peach Pudding Cake. It looks like an extra half cup of sugar is listed in the ingredients, but not in the directions of how to make. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong. Could you help me? I really want to make this recipe. Thank you! Pat

Hey beautiful!

Could I just put some leaves and some of the plant in my hot water?

I have been meaning to look this procedure up and then you did it! Thank you! Now I love the episode but cringed every time you pushed down on the scale.

Hi, can you please give some more information on the type of alcohol that you use and where you buy it. I am in new zealand and not sure where to source 95%. Thank you

How about using a soxhlet extractor?

I have a lesser proof (vodka) but I stored it for 6-12 months. Is that ok?

I have some old Elderberry sitting in a Mason jar done with Vodka. Same way. Something you might consoder-your law may vary so Loose Lips and such but learning how to distill for 'Fuel/Hand Sanitizer' might be useful. You have enough flowers, fruits and veggies, a bag or three of cracked corn [[animal feed]] and a slight learning curve will save you a few $$ [[or a lot of $$ ]] on the Vodla and, in case SHTF and we go into another epression or total econommic collapse, the Knowledge is Priceless.

@mindofmadness5593

2 жыл бұрын

Apologies for the Spelling errors, annoying. My excuse is Blindness and a Stroke. Cet La' Vie-but hey, it's why I went from Veterinary Medicine into Photography. lol It was a Good Trade.

@j2muw667

2 жыл бұрын

I thought elderberry berries are just simmered down and strained?

@mindofmadness5593

2 жыл бұрын

@@j2muw667 I've been doing survival stuff for a long, long time. Admin on a prep board for 22 years. Never heard anyone say to simmer then. Always been cheap Vodka soaking.

@j2muw667

2 жыл бұрын

@@mindofmadness5593 - I guess I buy mine from a local place, and it doesn’t have alcohol. Just juice. I have an elderberry bush, it hasn’t got enough berries to use for juice. But if it’s possible to just soak berries in vodka, then maybe I have enough. I thought it would be the same as juice from other ‘berries’ and mulberries (not that they’re the same.. just that’s what I know how to ‘juice’ for jelly) Simmer berries and then squeeze. I guess that’s juice, not a tincture. I have a teaspoon of juice most days to eliminate virus’.

I’m on your waitlist, so excited! I harvested a nice bunch of catnip and a little bit of echinacea this morning and the catnip has lots of little tiny aphids there were ants all over it so I assume they were contributing to the aphids as they do. should I rinse them off before I dry them or should I just throw it out can you use things dried medicinally that have aphids on it?☹️☹️

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much damage the aphids have done. If it's wilted or browning I wouldn't use it.

@dkburruss

2 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you sooo much. It looked really good I didn’t even notice them except for the ants that made me look closer. Still fresh and green!

How much do you use in a drink? How many mL? 1, which is a couple of drops? Or more?

Can you use apple cider vinegar

Hi Melissa! A friend of mine just gave me some echinacea seeds from her garden. Any suggestions on when to plant them? Zone 7b

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

You'll want to plant in the fall or 4 weeks before your last frost date in spring (they do best with cold stratification, exposure to freezing temps) in order to germinate.

Black eyed susan is in the same family and does not require a catalist like cayenne in the manner echinacea does.

I am in Australia, is Everclear the same as Isopropyl alcohol?

Melissa can I harvest today and store in the fridge until tomorrow so that I can go to the liquor store? Or is it best to wait and harvest?

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

I would wait until you have the alcohol 😊

Ooh... Everclear....I haven't touched that stuff since high school... in the late 80's. 🤣

@joyful_tanya

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Worst night of my teenage life! Everclear punch 🤢 and yes 1980s! 🤣

@jenniferli185

2 жыл бұрын

@@joyful_tanya Someone loaded up a watermelon with it once. 🤪

@joyful_tanya

2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferli185 🤣🥴

@melissadean7471

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Everclear and blue kool aid! 😂

What can I use besides alcohol? We don’t keep alcohol in our home.

Great video. Where did you get your dress? It's beautiful but looks comfortable and practical for gardening!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I purchased the dress this past spring at Kohls, the brand name is Chaps.

@lauranilsen8988

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris I love it too! Is it cotton or linen?

Love that dress! Where did you get it?

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I purchased the dress this past spring at Kohls, the brand name is Chaps.

I only have 40% proof, it'll still work pretty well I hope 🤷🏻‍♀️🤞it's hard to get any higher in Ireland...unless I make my own poitín 😂

What alcohol did you use?

How abouut boiled water

Is there any use for the pieces after making the tincture or do you toss it out?

@MelissaKNorris

5 ай бұрын

Compost but you already drew out most the medicinal properties

How much of the tincture do you use and how often please

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

It's the first link in the video description but here it is again, the printable recipe has dosing and contraindications melissaknorris.com/echinacea-tincture/

What Alcohol would you recommend using in Ontario, Canada we don't have Everclear up here? By the way love love how you say measure. Thanks for any suggestions.

@rough-hewnhomestead5737

2 жыл бұрын

I'm an herbalist and I use 100 proof vodka (you can use anything 80 proof or higher). Personally, I never use Everclear.

@ambergentile7017

2 жыл бұрын

@@rough-hewnhomestead5737 I will ask at the LCBO, 😊

@wintercroft5955

2 жыл бұрын

I use Seagram's Platinum 100 proof vodka, I have tried other kinds but this one makes the smoothest tinctures.

@ambergentile7017

2 жыл бұрын

@@wintercroft5955 Awesome thank you for letting me know.😁

@taylorshomestead3934

2 жыл бұрын

Good question, I’m new to herbalism and have used 100 percent in a couple herb tinctures, then I used Everclear a few days ago with an herb and overnight the alcohol turned bright green, as if it was too powerful, sucking up all the color from the leaves of the plant. Now I’m wondering should I dilute it with water when it’s ready?

What can you use other than alcohol? I can’t have alcohol with meds that I’m on, it causes seizures..

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

A glycerin base would be your other alternative or vinegar

@nicolestanfield5307

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris thank you so much!

@christinesimmons3313

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris If you are using glycerin, does it require refrigeration?

Could you substitute the alcohol for vegetable glycerin? I want to try!!

@julia-cx6mr

2 жыл бұрын

Yep :)

@briannablain3650

2 жыл бұрын

@@julia-cx6mr thank you!!

@lauranilsen8988

2 жыл бұрын

It will just take longer I believe.

I came here from Epic Gardening 😁

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I adore the Epic Gardening gang and Kevin 🙌 nice to have you.

How many droppers for a child vs. Adult??

Imee sure able , is this like going to the lie berry.

A little Everclear for the plants...a little Everclear for Mommy!

Ooops!! I think I just went through a patch of this with the weedeater a few days ago?? I never know what the wife grows...or where!?? I guess if you cut it and it grows back ... it's a weed! If you cut it and it doesn't grow back... it was a flower?? Don't tell the wife!!!

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

They'll come back next year, so you're safe ;)

@tclodfelter8789

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris She's out of town...so I hope so!?? LOL

Hi. Can u gv me the name of the guy who’s an herbalist/vet whom u did videos with? On the porch. Backyard something?

Can I use home made plum wine instead of Vodka or Apple sider?

@MelissaKNorris

10 ай бұрын

No

Oh no! I made some with organic vodka that is 80% proof and just noticed it was distilled from sugar cane! Should I pour off the vodka and just do it with vinegar?

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

The alcohol will be more potent than vinegar and it's fine made from sugar cane

@eclecticbasil

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Thank you so much for your reply Melissa! I love your channel. I have learned so much from you.

How safe is it consuming this?

@livesoutdoors1708

2 жыл бұрын

Very safe.

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

It's a well-studied herb with plenty of documentation on safety, for dosing, when not use it and duration go here melissaknorris.com/echinacea-tincture/

I do not consume alcohol is there and alternative?

@MelissaKNorris

11 ай бұрын

You could juice it and freeze the juice but there's not an alternative for a tincture with fresh plant matter

Do you have any home fragrance recipes? I tried simmering lemon balm and it doesn't permeate the air. Rose petals didn't work. Rosemary and citrus is better. Just wondering if anyone has anything tried and true.

@joyful_tanya

2 жыл бұрын

I use straight essential oils in a diffuser. I have not made my own essential oils (yet!).

Is there a reason why you’re cutting the leaves and flowers as opposed to just pulling them off with your hands?

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you don't want to crush them until right at submersion in the alcohol.

That dress. Please, where did that lovely dress come from?

@lauranilsen8988

2 жыл бұрын

She said in another comment she got it from Kohl’s and the brand is Chaps.

In uk we can only get 37% proof alcohol

@samoistina_

11 ай бұрын

I use 40% and it is ok..

Why should i have to ask a doctor u said it all

🙏🙏🙏🔥🫡🔥🙏🙏🙏

when you say it is good for years....how many? 2? 5? more?

@MelissaKNorris

11 ай бұрын

It's alcohol, as long as alcohol is shelf stable, past about 10 years it can marginally go down in potency

@catharinef.40

11 ай бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Thanks!

how to hide your drinking....become a herbalist

higher POTACIUM IS LOWED THE MAGNESIUM LEVEL. all is in the BALANCE IN GOD NTURE...

? Is it safe to take echinacea daily? Using echinacea for longer than 8 weeks at a time might damage your liver or suppress your immune system. Herbalists recommend not to take echinacea if you are taking medicines known to affect your liver. Check with your doctor first if you are having any other drugs, herbs, or supplements. ??

I’m absolute believer in herbal remedies and have been taking herbal remedies courses. My question is why aren’t you using gloves and spoons. Your nail polish is contaminating the tincture. Please be cognizant of the preparation details especially if you’re offering classes. People tend to pick up bad habits very easily.

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

I don't use nail polish (I clean my hands) and clean hands with 195% proof alcohol is fine. Working with herbs with your hands with herbs is part of the process

If some of the plant matter is sticking out if the liquid for a few days is it ruined? Also, can you use roots from 1 year old plants if you dont mind not having those next season?

@MelissaKNorris

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it doesn't mold it's okay, just push it beneath the liquid level or top it off if there isn't enough liquid

@Recoveringred

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris thank you very much!

@h.b.1421

2 жыл бұрын

you could use a glas weight you use for fermenting sauerkraut to keep it down below the surface so it doesn't stick out of the liquid