Anti-Parasitic Herbal Tincture
A traditional herbal tincture combining three ingredients that have been used for centuries in folk medicine for digestive support: black walnut hull, wormwood, and cloves.
Yield: About 2 cups
Ingredients
- ●1/4 cup dried black walnut hulls (green hulls are strongest, but dried work well)
- ●2 tablespoons dried wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
- ●2 tablespoons whole cloves
- ●2 cups 80-proof vodka or food-grade vegetable glycerin (for alcohol-free version)
- ●*Equipment:**
- ●A quart mason jar
- ●A fine-mesh strainer
- ●Cheesecloth
- ●Dark glass dropper bottles for storage
Method
- Place the black walnut hulls, wormwood, and cloves in a clean quart jar.
- Pour the vodka (or glycerin) over the herbs, making sure they're fully submerged. Stir to release any air bubbles.
- Seal tightly. Label with the date and contents.
- Store in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Shake the jar every few days.
- After 4-6 weeks, strain through cheesecloth layered over a fine-mesh strainer. Squeeze out all the liquid.
- Pour into dark glass dropper bottles. Label with the date.
- *Suggested use:** Start with 10-15 drops in a small glass of water, once daily before a meal. Work up gradually over a week to 30 drops. Use for 2 weeks on, 1 week off.
Note: Black walnut hulls, wormwood, and cloves are the traditional trio used in many folk cleanse protocols. Each has its own long history of use in herbal medicine. Wormwood has a very bitter taste — that's normal. Taking it in water dilutes the flavor. Pregnant or nursing women should not use wormwood. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any herbal protocol. These herbs can be found at herbal supply stores or online retailers that specialize in dried herbs.
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