Digestion and Tincture
Carminative, aromatic herbs extract relatively well in glycerin, especially in this “simmered still,” technique that borrows from water bath canning. Along with its sweet flavor, its kid-friendly and alcohol free. Watch for spoilage after a few months.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ¼ ounces, fresh chopped catnip
- 1 ¼ ounces, fresh chopped lemon balm
- about 5 ounces, vegetable glycerin
- 8 ounce mason jar with canning lid, pot of water with a lid that the mason jar fits in
Directions:
- Stuff herbs in your jar and cover with glycerin, leaving approximately 1 inch of headspace in the jar. Cover well but not super tight. Submerge in water, bring to a boil (covered), and let simmer 20 minutes. Let cool, remove, strain. A single serving would be 1 teaspoon plain or added to seltzer, tea, or water.