Reference for measurements from Kaylee's Course: For Fresh Herbs Your Ratio will be 1:2 by weight, but sometimes that doesn't always work so an easier technique is to fill a jar 1/2 full with fresh herbs(leaves, flowers, roots, bark or berries) then top the jar with your menstruum. Fold Methos For Dried Herbs Your ratio will be 1:5 by weight but sometimes that doesn't always work so an easier technique is to fill your jar 1/4 full of dried herbs(leaves, flowers, roots, bar or berries) then top the jar with your menstruum.
@CrazyCrafter-le9ge
8 ай бұрын
Great video. I am looking forward to more videos covering these types of subjects. Years ago, I researched folklore remedies. Some I still use today. I am older and grew up during a time when everything closed at 6pm during the week, and no pharmacies were open on weekends. Homemade cough syrup was a staple in my house. It is a simple recipe with 4 ingredients. Surprisingly, as an adult, I researched this recipe. It turned out that each of the 4 ingredients actually had science to back it up. Our ancestors actually did know what they were doing. So many modern synthetic drugs are commercialized versions of these folk remedies.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s so true! Simple methods using simple real ingredients can often be the most effective, good old remedies need to make a comeback!
@CrazyCrafter-le9ge
8 ай бұрын
@seedandsparrowhomestead. I totally agree. Mass-produced items use so many chemicals and not the real thing. I do understand that many lifesaving drugs need to be produced in a lab, but simple recipes work for everyday problems. I just recently found your channel. I am loving the content. Have you tried spearmint, not peppermint, tissane with a sweeter for your digestive issues. It worked well for my mother when she was going through chemo. Easy to grow, make, or source organically.
@An-G1006
8 ай бұрын
@CrazyCrafter-le9ge could you share the 4 ingredients and recipe? I'd like try it if things I could find and use. Thank you.
@languagelynnie
8 ай бұрын
I started doing this last year under the encouragement and instruction of Doc Jones (Homegrown Herbalist, School of Traditional Skills) and Caroline Thomas of Homesteading Family. The lemon balm is especially effective for insomnia and anxiety. I love it! I also like chamomile for that. Thank you for reinforcing what I have learned. This is great stuff. We should all have our own apothecary and stop relying on lab-produced medicine.
@searose6192
6 ай бұрын
One thing i wish was out there was a list or categorization system for the strength of herbal remedies. There seems to be many that are very mild, gentle effects that accumulate over months or years, and then on the other extreme are things like digitalis which is so hyper potent it isn’t safe for most people. What are the ones in the middle? The ones that can offer healing and relief of symptoms in the sorts of acute time frames most people turn to pharma for? I can think of a handful, ginger for stomach issues and valerian for sleep problems, etc but when someone wants a problem resolved quickly because it is a short term problem, modern medicine has a quick answer. It would be nice to be able to reference a list of moderate strength solutions for people’s problems so we can offer them an alternative in those instances when they are most likely to run to the drug store.
@juliedayton8754
8 ай бұрын
I'm super excited about this series of new videos as I am a perpetual learner & believer that every thing our body needs to be healthy can be found in His creation. I am also a professional soapmaker of 13 years so I'm very excited about those upcoming videos as well. I love the simplicity of the tinctures and intend on making allll the thingsss along with you 😊😊
@kdavis7525
8 ай бұрын
So excited for this video. I’ve always been intimidated when anybody talked about making tinctures and never realized how simple the process actually is. Thank you so much, Kelsey!
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful! You can do it! ❤️
@christileach4644
8 ай бұрын
Kelsey, this is a great encouragement. I’m sure so many don’t realize this is something they can do themselves. Thank you for making it feel doable! ❤ xo
@candacebradley7335
8 ай бұрын
I also use Mullein as a steam inhalation for cough & chest congestion. I boil some water then add a handful of dried mullein leaves and with a large towel cover my head and inhale the mullein steam. Careful the steam can be very hot :). Thank you for your recipes hope you get well soon.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! That’s a fantastic use, and will put into the arsenal! ❤️❤️❤️
@neliaschmidt2638
8 ай бұрын
Yah!! I love learning the uses of plants, its facinating. My neighbor thinks I have lost the plot because I grow weeds 😂 but they tell us so much about the soil they grow in and they can be used for so many things!
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Isn’t it so fun! Such wonderful “weeds” all around us!
@traceygurica5405
8 ай бұрын
So glad I found your channel! I’ve started this journey myself a couple of years ago & it’s truly amazing what God has provided for us to heal & take good care of ourselves & our loved ones. I make turkey tail tinctures, lemon balm salve & lip balm, vanilla extract & learning to do lots more. Excited to learn with you & share experiences! Btw, love the end scripture 🙏💜✝️ God’s blessings to you & yours😊
@CelestialRealm-uq7vu
6 ай бұрын
Wonderful, informative info. Thanks so much!!❤
@canadiannavywife434
8 ай бұрын
I am so happy for this video.... I am sicker than a dog... It is not Covid, but I have not been this sick since we all got Covid in 2021.... Goodness gracious... I am so happy that I was like number 81. Thank you thank you thank you... PS... I will come back to this post after I feel better and if it is okay with you, I will post some of my herbals and tinctures from my grandmother's stash... considering they were born in 1899 and 1894, their remedies are really working ones. Hugs from Esquimalt
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Oh no! Prayers for quick healing. Thank you so much for stopping by and I’d love if you’d share their remedies! How awesome ❤️
@An-G1006
8 ай бұрын
Yes please share with us.
@amysano5424
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video.
@cathydevoe3049
8 ай бұрын
Loved this, you made this subject less scary for me! I have mulled over trying tinctures, salves etc. in the past but became intimidated and didn’t pursue it. I’m going to do some more homework and try some of your tinctures. Thank you!!
@melaniemaldonado6692
3 ай бұрын
Mountain Rose Herbs has a great selection of bulk herbs as well . I have used them alot.
@amandapatterson9182
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! Excited for this "new content" on your channel. Have a great week!
@laurielyon1892
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you did this video. This is one area I'm starting on. I just recently started my own extracts. I didn't know I could use dried herbs for tinctures. I always save Lemon Balm because I love it in tea and it does help me sleep better. Definitely take us along on your journey
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I’m glad it was helpful and I’ll continue to share all I learn. Lemon balm is such a lovely herb!
@laurielyon1892
8 ай бұрын
One that I have had a harder time to find are seeds for Mullein, at least where I normally buy seeds. I really want to add that because I've heard good things about it.@@seedandsparrowhomestead
@Raven-cu3gv
8 ай бұрын
Can you let us know (for those who had 0 knowledge of this), how many drops would we need for different states in life? Maybe by weight? Or between ages? Thank you so much!
@Janice_1979_
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I use passionflower drops from a local herbal store and I take 25 drops in a bit of water, really helps my menstrual cycle and anxiety when I get it. It really helps me sleep and calm me down. I grow lemon balm too and I drink the tea, I dried some this past summer. I love lemon balm. But it grows like crazy.
@1fabricmom
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video & I look forward to more of these & the other videos you have planned! Very excited!
@LittleLady633
8 ай бұрын
Love your sweater! I always go back to what my grandmother and mother did when I was little and sick. You need to do what is right for you. Great video.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@MaryBornforHealth
8 ай бұрын
I've been making tinctures and glycerites for over 40 years. I prefer to use vegetable glycerin for herbs that are leaves and flowers. I only use alcohol when trying to extract from roots or bark. I use a method called "sealed glycerite". The menstrum is made with a 60%glycerin to 40% purified water. This is mixed together (starts out milky and then turns clear). I put the herbs in the jar half to 3/4 full (dried) using a pint jar and then fill with glycerin mixture. I then use the jar as a double boiler. I put the jar in a small crock pot with water that comes to about half of the jar. I put a lid and ring on the jar as I would if I was canning. I cover the crock pot (if a cover doesn;t fit, you can use a towel). Once the water in the crock pot comes to a boil, I turn it to simmer and will simmer for 2-3 hours. Take the jar out of the heated water and place on a towel. Once it has come to room temperature (it will generally be seaked at this point). You can store it in a cool dark place for further extraction but it can also be used by straining it and taking it immediately. The reason I love this method is because if you are sick you want the medicine now! The vodka method takes at least 6 months to fully extract. Mullein, Lemon Balm and mint are wonderful to soothe and help the body heal. Good luck with your apathacary. If you have qustions, you can contact me (I'm a registered herbalist in the American Herbalist Guild) Mary Born, ND is my KZitem channel.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Interesting! I love hearing different takes from different herbalists! This method sounds very convenient! Thank you for sharing ❤️
@SBeck9011
7 ай бұрын
I just found your channel. Thank you
@annettestoddard4322
8 ай бұрын
I have been looking forward to these videos since you have been talking about doing them. Thank you
@Just-Nikki
8 ай бұрын
Avena Sativa ( oats ) are best for the nervous system in milky oat form. That is when the top is green and premature. If you have space for a small oat patch, it’s worth growing a little bit to see how it works for you.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Yes! I’d love to grow a small patch. Can you tell me, is it best to use the tops fresh or is it ok to harvest and dry in that stage? The oats I purchased says it included green tops although it sure doesn’t look like it!
@Just-Nikki
8 ай бұрын
@@seedandsparrowhomestead they have benefits dried but using them fresh / green is best for emotional and mental support. You’re wanting them “ milky “ which you won’t get from dried oats and the tincture will be greenish.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! That was my conclusion but just in case I can’t grow it’s nice to know!
@Just-Nikki
8 ай бұрын
@@seedandsparrowhomestead you’re very welcome!
@sharonpeta2390
8 ай бұрын
If you go to Little Mountain Ranch Chelsea made honey drops for colds and flus.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I’ll check it out thanks so much!
@Scrappenguin
8 ай бұрын
Very excited for these videos! I have just started my journey in tintures as well! ❤
@Akforgetmenot
8 ай бұрын
Great video! I would love to learn more about building a home apothecary!
@susanfit47
8 ай бұрын
New subscriber😊. Im also learning to build my natures medicine cabinet. Thanks for the video
@lorimcmichael5846
8 ай бұрын
Really great video! Very interesting and informative! Thanks
@vickiiluvboxers4191
8 ай бұрын
Hi Kelsey, Awesome video, as always. First, it was such a conformation for me...your end scripture from Psalm 24 and I had earlier this morning read Psalm 24! :) I have been trying for five years to get some herbs growing and just hadn't had any success until this year. HOLY BASIL!! I'm so excited because I have some dehydrated so that means I can make a tincture with it. I'm hoping next season the bed will be full of it. And, hopefully I'll have success with some others. Kelsey, when you did the voice over, it was so sweet. Your voice sounded so young, just like Eleanor's! Blessings ♥♥♥
@lornapenn-chester6867
8 ай бұрын
Exciting! 👏💐❤️
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@iartistdotme
8 ай бұрын
I'm type 2 diabetic and take medications. Lemon Balm shouldn't be mixed with those meds as lemon balm works REALLY well for lowering blood sugars and will increase the medical effects of what your meds are providing which can lead to over dose and low sugar episode. I like to research using a hospital based site so science will be included, however, I honor and respect those that have learned from experience and over many years, all the wonderful medicines that are available in nature - as God intended. Ezekiel 47.12 . I make and successfully use Usnea tincture for lung issues and Holy basil or oregano for bug bites and stings.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Yes, This is exactly why I stressed everyone has to do there own research. Isn’t it amazing all the wonderful medicine available to us in his creation?! Just fascinating! ❤️❤️❤️
@cherylpresleigh6403
8 ай бұрын
I’m curious, if the lemon balm works so well, do you know if there is an opportunity to replace meds with it? We are not diabetic but I’m also wondering since it makes for a nice tea if there might be preventative benefits. I’ll be doing some research on this too but I’m curious since you are experienced with diabetes and traditional meds, what your thoughts and or experiences are about natural options over prescription ones?
@iartistdotme
8 ай бұрын
@@cherylpresleigh6403I I know that many people have gotten off meds (not insulin for the type 1 diabetes but type 2 that doesn't require insulin) and were very happy for years. My problem with lemon balm is the exact amounts needed are different for each person and if I take lemon balm while on metformin, I won't know what amount to take or if I reduce metformin, I don't know how much more lemon balm I need. I believe most people that get off meds took extreme care over years to find out the exact amount they need but since I'm doing fine on the drugs, I just don't want to upset the apple cart with experimentation. That is true for all unsubscibed meds. Careful and tedious records must be kept for accurate and nondangerous results. I ADORE learning and using home grown cures but if medicine is needed for particular cases, I will not mix the two and just rely on my doctor. I've never heard that lemon balm could be used to prevent diabetes and actually I've never read that home grown meds can prevent anything. I take vaccines to prevent dangerous illnesses and take natural home medicines to build up my own immunity but I won't take chances on Covid, pneumonia, small pox, polio, etc. I do think natural is the way to go until it isn't - and am thankful for the drugs that I can buy to help me. I really hate that we have lost the ability to help ourselves back to health with normal sickness and love to learn about new plants to help me but always do extensive research into any new thing. Good luck to you and keep on wanting to learn!
@queenbvalerie7858
8 ай бұрын
I've been using herbs & tinctures for years and years. I especially love Oregano and all of the power it has. I have also used clove, cannabis,and so many others, grown myself. Are you buying herbs from Amazon? Be careful. Also, it may say organic. The only way to be sure is to grow yourself !!! Some organics in other countries are grown in human waste. I say if you're gonna really do this, grow the herbs yourself or go into the wild. Every region has something good to offer !!!
@iartistdotme
8 ай бұрын
@@queenbvalerie7858 I think growing your own is the best way - you know what they are exposed to and is so much fun to experiment with what grows best in your area. Always many choices no matter where you are.
@harrietpeabody2118
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!🌿🌻🌷🐝
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@crystalknight8968
8 ай бұрын
actually receipes start at 17:36.
@abe5849
8 ай бұрын
Hope that you find your antique hutch soon!
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@kedoshimmusic6125
8 ай бұрын
Hi could you do your digestive tincture? They can get very expensive??
@Stephenrsm7600
8 ай бұрын
Great video. It seems that you neglected to add info you spoke of in the drop down. (Sorry I do not remember what it was, but it was in the first part of your video before you started making your tinctures. Also, where would one find herbs needed for tinctures??? Amazon? Or is there a better place to purchase from??? Please advise.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I believe I included everything in the drop down, both herbalists I trust and resources via an Amazon link ☺️
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I source herbs from starwest botanicals, frontier co op, pacific botanicals and mountain rose herbs, you can go straight to their website or they sell some items on Amazon.
@Stephenrsm7600
8 ай бұрын
@seedandsparrowhomestead Thank you for your help!!! Very much appreciated!!
@chriscooper6206
8 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried keifer for your digestive issues? I had IBS-c that would hospitalize me until I started keifer and I'm off medication and healed.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I have! I can’t do any types of ferments due to histamine resistance unfortunately. Working to heal that though! Thank you ☺️ It’s awesome that worked for you!
@searose6192
6 ай бұрын
Restricting kids from tinctures because of the alcohol is like restricting them from cupcakes because of the vanilla extract’s alcohol, or restricting them from ripe bananas because of the alcohol content. I agree, it’s minuscule and nothing to be concerned about.
@reneemeyers2503
8 ай бұрын
Is oat straw different than milky oats I’ve heard the Honeystead talk about? Also do you use something different for your children? I’m thinking other than vodka.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
Same plant different stage! Milky oats is the early stage when the tops are still green ☺️ I might make some glycerites for my babies, I do a lot of homeopathics too as well as purchase some premade tinctures from companies like Earthley that use glycerine for them.
@Hōkūleà-m5r
8 ай бұрын
Do you have any book you can recommend on herbal tintures?
@juliafieger949
8 ай бұрын
I would love to know how you decide on dosage? Thank you, it's very interesting.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I refer to trusted sources(books), most have a general rule but some herbs require guidance. Then I reach out to trusted herbalists.
@judyleithauser4523
8 ай бұрын
my (adult) daughter is allergic to vodka. what other alcohol is recommended
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I believe you could use brandy but perhaps a glycerite would be best!
@WendyAWong
8 ай бұрын
How do you uses these jars? do you digest it in a drink? or tropically?
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
You take a small dose( dosage can be found online and in books at your own research) via the dropper under your tongue, or diluted in juice or water.
@debraschwicht9741
8 ай бұрын
Does anyone have experience freeze-drying herbs instead of dehydrating them? Do the important compounds stay viable if freeze-dried? My expectation would be that they’d be even closer to fresh-but without the water that could cause mold-than dehydrated, but…. I understand that many freeze dried foods have more of the “fresh” benefits than dehydrated. On the other hand, when plants freeze you sometimes loose stuff, too. Hmm.
@seedandsparrowhomestead
8 ай бұрын
I freeze dry all my herbs, my research says they maintain their benefits far better than dehydrated ☺️
@kskorner74
8 ай бұрын
every med is derived from a plant or tree to begin with :)
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