How to Make Blue Cohosh Tincture

Blue cohosh is an herb that was once frequently used to assist with childbirth and because of its effects on the female reproductive system. Most often, blue cohosh is consumed as a tincture, which is a solution prepared by steeping plant ingredients in alcohol and water.

Things You'll Need

• ½ cup dried blue cohosh root
• 2 ½ cups 100-proof vodka
• Glass jar with a lid
• Small glass bottle

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Instructions

• 1

  Place the dried blue cohosh roots into a glass jar.

• 2

  Cover the blue cohosh roots with the 100-proof vodka and make sure all of the roots are covered and saturated in the vodka. Secure the lid of the jar and shake well to release air bubbles. Add more vodka if the roots are no longer covered.

• 3

  Place in a dark and cool area for about two weeks. Shake the jar at least one time every day.

• 4

  Strain the liquid into a small glass bottle. Throw away the spent roots after the two weeks have passed.