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Relaxing Herbal Tincture

This DIY herbal tincture is made with calming herbs like chamomile, lavender, and valerian. Easy to make and perfect for adding a little relaxation to your day!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon passionflower
  • 1 tablespoon chamomile
  • 1 tablespoon lemon balm
  • 1 tablespoon lavender
  • 1 tablespoon valerian
  • About 1 cup of at least 80% proof vodka OR ¾ cup vegetable glycerin and ¼ cup water
  • Cheesecloth
  • Glass jar
  • 4 oz glass bottle

Instructions
 

  • Add your herbs to a glass jar.
  • Fill the rest of the jar with alcohol OR the glycerin and water. Make sure to have it cover everything, so it doesn’t mold.
  • Add a parchment paper in between the lid and label it.
  • Leave for 6 to 8 weeks, shaking every day.
  • Strain with a cheesecloth. Put into your tincture jar and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can make it a vegetable glycerin herbal extract if you want an alcohol-free option.
  • You can also make 5 separate herbal extracts from each of the herbs and then mix it together.