Really helpful thank you! I made my first three tinctures in the fall, and have been too busy to press. Was afraid I'd left them too long. Also love the potato ricer idea.
For those of us who are a little OCD, please consider flipping your videos horizontally so we can actually read things in the background. Just discovered your channel and started learning about tinctures.
Hi there! My videos are all filmed in landscape/horizontal already. Not quite sure what you mean, but I am always open to feedback. Let me know if you are able to clarify!
@@SpiraeaHerbs: It happens when you use the selfie camera, usually on a cell phone. It acts like a mirror and reverses everything in the image, which is why you can’t read anything captured in a selfie camera. So you fix it with your editing software or just go into your photos database, open each video clip, use the cropping tool, and horizontally flip the video. Then you can export your clips into whatever you use for video editing.
@@mrbilllollar Ah I see what you mean now. Yes I am usually by myself and film in that mode. I'm sure I can flip it in iMovie when I'm editing. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@SpiraeaHerbs I'm new to creating YT content and I had to flip my first one just a few days ago. I just Googled "flip video horizontally on Final Cut Pro." Lots of people have great step-by-step guidelines to show you how.
What a great video! Very informative, well presented, and interesting. Thank you for your time in making this video. First time to your channel. I subscribed. Blessings. ✌️🙋♀️
I buy Burdock root because the earth here in Massachusetts is so rocky making it extremely challenging to harvest those nutrient dense roots. I imagine that the tincture is much more beneficial than burdock tea that has infused overnight?
Are we comparing the roots to the aerial parts (the leaves/flowers?) or tea made from roots and tincture made from roots? There are some beneficial properties for ALL parts of the plant, so if digging it up is a challenge I would definitely consider using the leaves and immature seeds as well.
@@bqlthazarouais1431 Many people create formulations in the same jar which is perfectly fine to do. I personally prefer not to do that because then those herbs are more versatile in their use. For example, I can use Rosemary in a formulations for anxiety, depression, poor memory/concentration, low energy, immune support etc. If it were me, I would revisit your formulation due to its very high pungency and astringency levels. You have a lot of hot herbs in there!
Thank you for your informative videos! It has helped a lot with this newbie! Question, Does the rule for tinctures apply to elixirs as well? I would assume it would be ok because honey does not go bad. Also, do you use the potatoes ricer for elixirs?
Yes I wait to press my elixirs until I need them as well. It's more about ensuring the highest quality so that way they do not oxidize. And yes I use my potato ricer for pretty much everything when it comes to straining herbs from medicines.
Hahahaah i do same i just found one from 2017 to. I do the same thing..plus them amber boston bottles get expensive so i leave until i need as well. I do same with oil as well and i have never ever had them go rancid
@@hmartin751 I prefer using fresh herbs but its a process and there are some aspects you really have to navigate and watch. Dried is certainly easier and would give a much longer shelf life!
I imagine it would do a good job of separating the herbs from the alcohol, but I don't think it would be able to apply enough pressure to ensure high yields as an end product. Worth trying though!
I like my nut milk bags to press mine I’ve tried the ricer but it didn’t work for me :( Regarding size of jar I finally got smart and stopped using a 32 ounce jar to make tinctures😂😂😂
I think I'm finally going to invest in a juice press. The potato ricer works great for me, but it is really hard on the hands. I want an actual tincture press but with the exchange rate right now... no thanks!
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.
