Methods of Herbal Preparation

Master essential herbal preparation techniques with our step-by-step guides for making teas, tinctures, salves, infused oils, and more in your own kitchen. Learn simple, time-tested methods to transform your homegrown herbs into effective remedies using basic equipment you already have. No special gear or complicated processes—just practical instructions for creating your own herbal preparations safely and confidently.

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How to Make Herbal Tinctures

Skip the $20 bottles at the store and learn to make your own herbal tinctures using just a mason jar, vodka or glycerin, and herbs from your garden. This neighborly guide walks you through the simple folk method our grandmothers used — no special equipment needed, just patience and a daily shake.

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How to Make Herbal Vinegars at Home

Learn how to make herbal vinegars at home with just herbs, vinegar, and a jar—no special equipment needed. This simple kitchen technique saves money on store-bought versions while creating flavorful cooking vinegars and gentle wellness tonics. Perfect for beginners ready to grow and use their own healing herbs.

How to Make Herbal-Infused Oils

Learn how to make healing herbal oils in your own kitchen with just a jar, some dried herbs, and patience. This neighborly guide shows you two simple methods – slow and sunny or quick and warm – for creating calendula, lavender, and rosemary oils that cost pennies compared to store-bought. No special equipment needed, just the basics you already have.