Greetings and welcome to my channel. My name is Correne. I am a plant worker, herbalist, energy healer and teacher. I honour Earth's energies and magic, strive to live a self sufficient life and honour my Germanic lineage as best I can. I grow medicines and food on my little slice of the Earth in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. I teach my community how to be whole, healthy and vibrant through healing the entirety of your being. Thank you for choosing to spend some of your time with me.
Darn, I have missed watching your videos. You provide such a wealth of information with such passion and delight. Oh and I think Kiddo's filming is truly AMAZING. I grow Lemon Grass and my neighbor has peach trees. I think those two would make a really lovely shrub.
If I already started the process of long infusions, can I take those dried herbs in oil and warm them like you showed in the slow cooker even after 10 days of sitting on the shelf? Thank you.
Thank you! I am new to this tincture making, (although have used them for many years). I am actually waiting for some from a great herbal company. Question: I was wondering if it is necessary to fill the jar to the very top? Can we leave space, or will that create a problem? Also, is 30% alcohol enough for most tinctures? I ask because there are many ideas about this. A friend told me 40% - 80 proof vodka. And others like it much higher. Any input would be great. I am asking a lot of questions, sorry. I would buy a book if you have one? i really appreciated this video. You are a great teacher. Thanks again!
Hi there! I like to fill as close to the top as possible to avoid oxidation. But it's very much personal preference. I use 30% alcohol and 10% vegetable grade glycerin. That brings the total to 40%. If you are not using glycerin, then yes, you would want 40% alcohol. I have been making tinctures this way for well over a decade and they have served my needs and the needs of my clients very well. And I do have a book! Thanks for asking. You can find it here: amzn.to/4dwHHfi
After you strain it and if you keep it in the fridge how long will it last? I made the blueberry and lemon balm. Love it. Trying to stop drinking soda and replace with these shrubs.
Vanilla extract and coconut oil, put both in a small bottle and rub it on when your going to be out when the mosquito's are out. We use this when we are out on the river and get no bites at all.
I never have so I am basically guessing here. I wouldn't add more than 1/2 a tsp personally because it has such a strong flavour. Don't forget you will need to add something to make it more bioavailable (such as extra ginger or black pepper).
Thanks Correne, I picked up a book on Shrubs last yr, I use apple cider vinegar ( mostly cause I make my own) but love the idea of using rice vinegar. I have also used white wine vinegar and have a delicious recipe for watermelon basil shrub. Thanks for your recipes can't wait to try them.
I love using ACV too because of the health benefits, but there are just some fruits that DO NOT go well with it. Also... watermelon and basil!? Amazing!
This looks wonderful! I'm going to make it today as I have an abundance of basil. I did make blueberry hyssop shrub. I used anise hyssop which I would not suggest because it's a little overpowering so regular hyssop is better . I am looking forward to using the combination of white wine vinegar and ACV you suggested as the ACV alone is a strong flavor. Thank you for all you do!!
You are most welcome! I love the combo of hyssop and blueberry though. I wonder what the anise could pair well with in terms of fruit since it has that fennel/licorice flavour to it. Hmmm.
@@user-ru2lo4qs4u I think there is a give and take honestly. I don't like that they kill other insects like moths so I am aware of that impact. But I also know that our property would be unbearable without some intervention of some kind. Its not a perfect solution by any means.
I'm definitely going to make this, but I need to know if instead of baking it for an hour when you're ready to eat it, can you microwave it to the heated preference instead???
I'm sorry I don't know. I haven't owned a microwave in 18 years so I'm truthfully not sure how they work in terms of cooking. If you can make a regular lasagna/eggplant parm in it normally I don't see why not.
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Good morning! I am pressing some of my tinctures. The stinging nettle tincture seems to have left a dark stain on the upper portion of the mason jar. There was not any notable traces of anything growing in the tincture. Just this stain at the top portion of the jar. Is that normal?
Hiya! The dark stains are likely caused by the resins and tannins in the herbs. But I would really check that lid and check for any corrosion of the metal. If you didn't use parchment paper as a barrier that could also be a cause and then its possible the tincture is contaminated. Hope that helps.
Thank you very much. I have ADHD and chronic major depressive disorder. How much (in millilitres of the solution OR grams of the herb) of your recipe to take a day? (I know it's different for different people, but what's the minimum-maximum range?)
@@orangegummugger1871 Hi there! Legally I am unable to provide specific dosage or treatment information without a full consultation. Health Canada is very clear on this and so is Google (who owns this platform). What I can say is that you are looking at what would be considered chronic dosing, so 3x daily. This is not an acute situation.
@@orangegummugger1871 Catnip is amazing for humans! Works opposite for humans than it does for cat though. Calming for the nervous system and great for anxiety and depression.
I am allergic to alcohol so i make tincture with glycerine or acv...i made one with sweet gum balls but did not know of oxymel...can i add honey to my 1 mo old tincture or does it need to age with the herbs?? Love ur channel❤❤ Pls advise
Ah so you are making glyerites and acidics! That's a great alternative to tinctures. Adding honey part way through the maceration phase is just fine. Just know that when you open the jar it will be exposed to oxygen (causing in oxidation). If you have to transfer to a larger jar that would cause a lot of oxidation, so you may decide you want to wait until you are ready to press it to add just a touch of honey. If you decide to add a lot of honey you might want to add more herb material to compensate. Lots to consider!
Agreed. I know it can be a problematic plant due to its invasive nature, but if we can learn to use it medicinally perhaps frequent harvesting can keep the plant at bay.
You sent me an email with this link.I love how easy it is to make I forwarded it to my friends who are all interested in natural herbs and spices .Thank you from the UK .
This is something I want to look into as well. I've always used the root, but there are so many herbs that have similar properties with the aerial parts.
Looks like a very good elixir for when you're actually sick/have symptoms and are sure you have some infection or coming down with something. This is a VERY powerful antimicrobial combo and you're risking wiping up a good part of your microbiome if you drink this, in my opinion, so this seems more 'medicine' than 'health maintenance' , just my 2 cents.
Your two cents is accurate. I would only take this if needed and when sick. That is the only time I use strong anti-virals or immune stimulants. The challenge with sharing information on this platform is that both Google Inc. and Health Canada have rules so I am not allowed to tell people how to use the medicine. So your comment is appreciated and hopefully people will read it!
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What is the name of the plant you harvested and mixed with honey and apple cider vinegar ?What is that used for?Thank you in advance for helping me. ❤❤❤❤❤
@@celestemichon1038 Those all sound like great options! Would just depend how much heat you want in your oxymel. Let me know what you decide to go with.
I use to live on a lake in New England. If this stuff got in the lake and took hold before anyone notices, the lake is GONE in a decade. So can be nasty stuff. After I moved away it got found in the lake. They had to drain the lake down to a certain level and bring in back hoes to dig it up. It gets spread either by birds that eat bugs and picks up a seed and poops it out, or in the case of lakes boaters transport it from one location that is infested to another that is not. That is why they tell boaters to rinse their boats before going to a new location. Happens with invasive fish too.
@@theherbalsanctuary811 Thank you for sharing this story! I appreciate hearing first hand experiences dealing with invasive plants. And yes!! Washing boats so important. Same with using shoe cleaning stations when they have them.
Super helpful! Thank you so much! I didn't know about filling the water that high! This is so great because I wanted to make chaparral oil. I'm so happy I watched this. SUBSCRIBED. :)
Well....I'm going to make more of this tasty concoction. Since making it three or four days ago, I see it when I walk through the pantry, and shake it. Hmmm....my throat is scratchy from breathing in something tickly and coughing, so I'll take a tiny sip. Next day, hmmm...that was tasty and worked well, and my throat is scratchy from yelling at the dogs 700-feet away to 'get back up here'. Another little sip. I love anything, switchel, etc., with apple cider vinegar and honey, so yeah, this is a winner!
Absolutely. You need to find a way to deal with the water content in the herbs. I linked a blog post I wrote years ago in the description of that video. I give you a few options on how to deal with the water content. I've been making fresh herb oils for years so it can totally be done! You can check out the blog post here: www.spiraeaherbs.ca/herbal-infused-oils/
