Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 What herbal tinctures do you make and keep in the house? I just thought of asking this as I am about to make some echinacea angustifolia root and goldenseal root tinctures. Those 2 are staples in my home. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 What herbal tinctures do you make and keep in the house? I just thought of asking this as I am about to make some echinacea angustifolia root and goldenseal root tinctures. [Dave:] One staple in our house is a rue/fennel tincture from Herb Pharm. I use it mainly to ward off eye infections. Because I wear contacts and often have my hands in nasty stuff at work, I’ve learned the value of this one. -- Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/634 - Release 1/17/2007 4:45 PM -- Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/634 - Release 1/17/2007 4:45 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Kristerae's elderberry syrup and motherswort...nettles. this are staples at my house.... fragrant blessings, evemary Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote: What herbal tinctures do you make and keep in the house? I just thought of asking this as I am about to make some echinacea angustifolia root and goldenseal root tinctures. Those 2 are staples in my home. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Fragrant Blessings, Evemary, mom to seven wonderful blessings http://www.evemarycreations.com/ http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/cgi-bin/Main.pl?AID=054257 & BID=30 Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I have echinacea and then a mixture of echinacea, astragulus root, st. johns wort and oregon grape root with a touch of stevia. Nikie Brown After The Rayne - Handmade Soaps & Bath Products http://www.aftertherayne.com nbrown 936-203-3188 Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote: What herbal tinctures do you make and keep in the house? I just thought of asking this as I am about to make some echinacea angustifolia root and goldenseal root tinctures. Those 2 are staples in my home. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Dear Chris, I keep a wide variety of herbal tinctures for use and sale in our home. Among the tinctures that I make and keep are Rose, Helichrysum, Oak Moss/Lungwort, Melissa, Oatstraw, Fennell, Peppermint, Chamomile (German), Yarrow, Chaste Berry, Juniper Berry, Goldenseal, Echineacea, St. John's Wort, Basil, Sage, Rosemary Parsley, and others that I cannot think of right now. I also keep formulas for focusing, depression, and body tonic type tinctures as well as tinctures for animals. I hope that this list helps. I hope that you are staying warm in Houston. We are 34 degrees now here in the Fort Worth area. They say that we may get to 40 but I will believe that when I see it. Has anyone had this upper respiratoty virus that has been going around? If so, what are you taking for it? I'm going on my third week with it and thank goodness for oregano eo in a blend on the bottom of my feet, oregano eo to sniff, and oregano tea to drink along with allergy stuff to dry it up and pau d' arco as an antibotic to help the oregano. The cough is the worst part along with the phelmg and headache. I'm living on toast. Take care everyone and stay healthy! Rhavda Emison Scents of Success (http://www.scentsofsuccess.com) Texas Grown - American Made Rose Oil Products Announcing for Sale Now- Revolutionary New Predictive Numerology Book Email for Details Original Message: ----------------- Christine Ziegler chrisziggy Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:58:35 -0600 , houstonorganic Herbal Tinctures What herbal tinctures do you make and keep in the house? I just thought of asking this as I am about to make some echinacea angustifolia root and goldenseal root tinctures. Those 2 are staples in my home. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com -- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 My staple is Echinacea Purpurea. I make a really strong tincture and have enough to share with friends and family, and started selling some at the farmer's market. Last year I also made some St John's Wort, but I keep forgetting to take it. Feel fine. Made way too much! You forget how much a pint is. SJW is a common weed around here, since a few years. I also made Dandelion in wodka from spring roots, and later some fall-dug dandelion in Apple Cider Vinegar. I really enjoy the latter with honey and hot water. It seems to do good things for low blood sugar. Will make a gallon next year. This year I plan to do more ACV tincs. You can't keep them as long, but there will be fresh herbs next year, right? Used up all the lovely Hawthorne berry tinc that I had last year, and this year the birds beat me to the berries, gggrrrr. Oh yes: still brewing, for the first time, is Milk Thistle seeds, yeah! And some wild sarsaparilla (Aralia Nudicaulis) that grows in abundance in my " magic spot " . A small grove of big old trees. And, inspired my Marilyn Jackson of Basil Book fame, a half gallon of insanely strong Lemon Balm. Never used it yet but in case of epidemics it's there. That's it for my herb shelf. More next year, I love messing about with plants. Need to get more burdock collected too. I have been reading Susun Weed's " Healing Wise " and am all freshly inspired again! Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 We've made chamomile every year since my daughter was little. When she was too small (or too upset) to drink a big cup of tea, a few drops of tincture would help her relax. Nettles are a yearly thing also - for allergies. Echinacea and Elderberry are combined for colds and flu. We use a lot of that, pulling it out at the first sign of a tightness in the throat. This past summer, I made some Albizzia tincture. A friend was talking about it being " the happiness herb " , so it seemed like a good thing to try. I keep forgetting to try it. I also made passionflower tincture for sleeplessness because the vine was so prolific, but haven't had need for it yet. Tina _The Essential Herbal Magazine_ (http://www.essentialherbal.com/) _Essential Herbal Blog_ (http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 susan wrote: > Since they are highly concentrated and medicinal are there safety > issues involved as with eo's? Susan > Hi Susan, Herbs can be potent medicines, and they most certainly have to be taken with care, knowledge, and caution, just as one would do with prescription meds. A common misconception is " because its natural its harmless " which couldn't be further from the truth. I don't recommend anyone take using herbs lightly. I also don't recommend anyone be scared to learn about using herbs properly and safely. We just need to remember to treat them with the same respect we'd give the taking any other medicines. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 After reading all the tincture posts it sounds like using herbal remedies is so simple, there seem to be herbal remedies to take care of many ailments/moods and one post about taking a remedy daily for good health-they don't sound like " medicine " so much as daily tonics to help maintain a state of well-being. BUT, from reading everything since joining the group I have learned that what seems basic and easy is because it's coming from people who have obviously been crafting for years. To someone with no exposure to any of this before it can seem overwhelming-the more I read and the deeper the info gets it seems like I'll be trying to learn things for a long time before feeling comfortable actually doing them (but it's so fascinating it's worth learning about). Susan > susan wrote: > > Since they are highly concentrated and medicinal are there safety > > issues involved as with eo's? Susan > > > > Hi Susan, > > Herbs can be potent medicines, and they most certainly have to be taken > with care, knowledge, and caution, just as one would do with > prescription meds. > > A common misconception is " because its natural its harmless " which > couldn't be further from the truth. > > I don't recommend anyone take using herbs lightly. I also don't > recommend anyone be scared to learn about using herbs properly and safely. > > We just need to remember to treat them with the same respect we'd give > the taking any other medicines. > > *Smile* > Chris (list mom) > http://www.alittleolfactory.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hi Susan, IMO it best to begin by learning about a few common and generally safe to use daily herbs (i.e. chamomile, echinacea, peppermint). Get to know them really well. Learn all about them in every way and enjoy them. Then, at some point, when you are totally comfortable with those herbs, explore one more new herb, and do the same thing .... before you know it you'll have a handful or two of herbs that you know how to safely work with and benefit from. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com > After reading all the tincture posts it sounds like using herbal > remedies is so simple, there seem to be herbal remedies to take care > of many ailments/moods and one post about taking a remedy daily for > good health-they don't sound like " medicine " so much as daily tonics > to help maintain a state of well-being. BUT, from reading everything > since joining the group I have learned that what seems basic and easy > is because it's coming from people who have obviously been crafting > for years. To someone with no exposure to any of this before it can > seem overwhelming-the more I read and the deeper the info gets it > seems like I'll be trying to learn things for a long time before > feeling comfortable actually doing them (but it's so fascinating it's > worth learning about). Susan > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I just found in my collection the PDR Family Guide to Natural Medicines and Healing Therapies. It references many plants, the healing abilities, how to prepare, dosage and contraindications. I'm going to start flipping through that and be on the lookout for the other books mentioned. Thanks for the info. Susan > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Susan, Start with " Healing Wise " by Susun Weed. Only six herbs to learn about, deeply. It is like getting to know new friends. Using simples, just one herb at a time, and focusing on toning and nutritive herbs like chickweed and dandelion will take the fear out and give you confidence. Herbs are so wonderful to share life with! In friendship Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thank you! Susan , " Ieneke van Houten " <ienvan wrote: > > Susan, > > Start with " Healing Wise " by Susun Weed. > Only six herbs to learn about, deeply. > It is like getting to know new friends. > > Using simples, just one herb at a time, > and focusing on toning and nutritive herbs > like chickweed and dandelion will take > the fear out and give you confidence. > > Herbs are so wonderful to share life with! > > In friendship > > Ien in the Kootenays > http://freegreenliving.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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