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This week, we're making one of my favorite forms of herbal medicine, glycerites.
Herbal glycerites are tinctures made without alcohol. Glycerine is usually made from coconut oil, palm oil or soy oil. I choose coconut-derived glycerite as much as I can, but regardless of which you prefer, always select non-GMO! You can order organic glycerine online.
Glycerine extracts the medicinal constituents from the plants and is a tasty {it's sweet} and kid-friendly alternative to the alcohol-based tinctures.
Glycerites are a great form of herbal medicine, but they're not as potent as alcohol tinctures. Perfect for those who can't or choose to not do alcohol for whatever reason!
This method uses fresh or dried plant material. I love Mountain Rose Herbs for ordering organic dried herbs.
This lemon balm glycerite serves as a huge antiviral immune boost, supports a happy mood, brings in focus, and is a perfect before-bed remedy for bad dreams.
Use this method with other {fresh or dried} herbs:
- chamomile
- lavender
- echinacea
- elder flowers/berries
- skullcap
- ginger
- bee balm
- nettles
- oat tops
- passionflower
- holy basil
This week, my Kitchen Herbalism video shows LEMON BALM GLYCERITE. Click on the image below to watch and follow along!
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