How to Make a Lavender Tincture

Lavender tincture is an infusion of dried lavender blooms in a mixture of water and your choice of strong, clear alcohol. It is very helpful in soothing jangled nerves, aiding in a restful sleep and relieving stress related headaches.

Things You'll Need

• Clean mason jar
• Dried lavender
• Clear alcohol
• Filtered water
• Measuring cup
• Funnel
• Cheesecloth
• Dark glass bottle

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a 1-quart mason jar or other wide mouthed jar 3/4 full with dried lavender flowers.

• 2

  Mix 1 cup of strong, clear alcohol (I suggest good quality vodka) with 3 cups of clean, filtered water.

• 3

  Pour the alcohol and water mixture over the lavender and cover tightly.

• 4

  Shake the jar well to ensure that all the herbs are saturated and evenly dispersed through the alcohol mixture.

• 5

  Store the jar in a dark, cool cabinet. Keep it away from direct light, heat sources and freezing temperatures.

• 6

  Stir or shake the jar once or twice a day for at least a month to allow all the herb's natural oils and essences to release into the liquid.

• 7

  Strain the mixture through a clean cheesecloth placed in a funnel, pouring the liquid into a dark glass bottle for long-term storage and gathering the herbs for the trash or compost pile.