Echinacea Tincture

Method

1. Place the echinacea in a clean pint jar.
2. Pour the vodka over the herb, making sure it's fully submerged. Stir to release air bubbles.
3. Seal tightly. Label with the date and contents.
4. Store in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Shake every few days.
5. Strain through cheesecloth and a fine-mesh strainer into a dark glass dropper bottle. Squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all the liquid.
6. *Suggested use:** 30-60 drops (1-2 dropperfuls) in a small glass of water, 2-3 times daily at the onset of cold symptoms. Use for 7-10 days, then take a break.