How to Make Oregon Grape Root Tincture

Oregon grape root is a medicinal herb used to treat various digestive tract issues, such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. It has also been known to stimulate the immune system, reduce high blood pressure and work as an infection-fighting antibiotic herbal medicine. Oregon grape root is commonly consumed in the form of a tincture, an extract made with alcohol rather than water, which you can easily make with just a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• 1 oz. dried oregon grape root
• 5 oz. 100-proof distilled vodka or brandy
• Glass jar, preferably brown

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Instructions

• 1

  Stir the grape root and alcohol thoroughly in the jar so that the herb disperses throughout the entire container. Because it will help to reduce light damage, a brown glass jar is your best container option.

• 2

  Steep the mixture for 6 weeks before consuming.

• 3

  Shake the mixture once per week as it steeps to aid in the infusion of the herb's medicinal qualities into the alcohol.