Simpler's method*
Make sure to cover the herb by an inch (2 fingers) with vodka, wine, brandy, etc. Label your jar with herb, alcohol used, and date.
Allow to sit for at least a month.
Store in a cool, dry place, shaking often.
Strain with a tincture press or cheesecloth.
*Simpler's method of measurement is referred to someone who was observant and relied on intuition and an inner knowing for making preparations." (Gladstar, 2008 p.378)
Ratio Method
cut up and weigh plant material.
put in a jar and add the appropriate amount of water/alcohol mixture (at your preferred % abv) to achieve desired ratio.
*For example: if you have 4 ounces of fresh herb in the jar and want to make a 1:2 ratio, add 8 ounces of menstruum. You can also measure grams: milliliters if you choose. 1:2 is ideal for fresh plant material and 1:5 is common for dried plant material. Folk method often turns out to be 1:5 or more dilute with fresh plant material.
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