Herbal Calm Heart Tincture
Learn how to make a calming herbal tincture for heart and blood pressure support using linden, hawthorn, yarrow, and hibiscus.
Equipment
- 1 pint-size mason jar with lid
- 1 Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
- 1 clean dropper bottle for storage 4oz bottles are my favorite
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp linden
- 2 tbsp hawthorn
- 2 tbsp yarrow
- 2 tbsp hibiscus
- 1 cup 80–100 proof vodka or brandy
Instructions
- Add your dried herbs to a clean mason jar in equal parts.
- Pour in alcohol until herbs are completely covered, with about an inch of alcohol above the herb line.
- Stir with a clean utensil, then seal the lid tightly.
- Label with the date and contents.
- Let steep in a cool, dark place for 4–6 weeks. Shake the jar every few days.
- Strain through cheesecloth or a fine strainer into a clean bowl.
- Transfer tincture into a dropper bottle for easy use.
Notes
Start with 1–2 droppers full (about 30–60 drops) twice a day. Add it to water, tea, juice, or take it directly under the tongue.