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PROMPT: Explain step by step how I make a medicinal tincture from fresh rosemary herb.
ANSWER: To create a medicinal tincture from fresh rosemary herb, follow these steps:
1. Harvest and Prepare the Rosemary:
- Gather fresh rosemary leaves, ensuring they are free from any signs of disease or pests.
- Rinse the leaves gently to remove any dirt or debris.
- Finely chop the leaves to increase their surface area, allowing for better extraction of the active compounds. You should have about 4 to 6 grams of chopped rosemary.
2. Choose a Solvent:
- The most common solvents for making tinctures are high-proof alcohol (like vodka or everclear, at least 80 proof), glycerin, or apple cider vinegar. For this process, we'll use high-proof alcohol as it extracts a wider range of compounds and preserves the tincture for a longer time.
3. Mix the Rosemary and Solvent:
- Place the chopped rosemary in a clean, sterile glass jar.
- Pour the alcohol over the rosemary, using enough to completely cover the herb and fill the jar. A typical ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 herb to solvent. For example, if you have 50 grams of rosemary, you would use 100 to 150 ml of alcohol.
- Seal the jar tightly with a lid.
4. Macerate (Steep) the Rosemary:
- Allow the jar to sit undisturbed in a cool, dark place for about two to four weeks. During this time, the alcohol will draw out the active compounds from the rosemary. This process is called maceration.
- Shake the jar gently once a day to help release more of the herb's compounds into the solvent.
5. Filter the Tincture:
- After the maceration period, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the rosemary plant material.
- Press gently on the rosemary to extract as much liquid as possible.
6. Bottle and Store the Tincture:
- Pour the filtered tincture into a clean, dark glass bottle with a dropper for easy administration.
- Store the tincture in a cool, dark place. It will keep for several years, but it's best to use it within a year for optimal potency.
7. Dosage:
- The typical dosage for a rosemary tincture is 2 to 5 ml (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon), taken three times per day. Always start with a lower dose and increase gradually as needed.