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Making Love in the Kitchen A Little Herb? - Making Love in the Kitchen — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:10:48 +0000

[...] Nettle Tincture Making [...]

By: Making Love in the Kitchen: The Blog » Blog Archive » The Dandelion: More Than A Pesky Weed

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:32:19 +0000

[...] Detailed directions on tincture making are provided here. [...]

By: Making Love in the Kitchen » Blog Archive » A Drink Of Blissful Blissness

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:43:15 +0000

[...] of vodka to give it a good little warming in the belly kick. Why do I have vodka in the house? For making medicinal tinctures of course, and for my ice-cream-maker-free coconut milk ice cream. Now obviously, the vodka in this [...]

By: Jeanne Grunert

Jeanne Grunert — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:28:12 +0000

That looks like so much fun! I love using nettle tea as a tonic. Works like a charm and great for detoxing.

By: Meghan Telpner

Meghan Telpner — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:24:16 +0000

The tip I was given for identifying plants in the wild is to take three different reference books with you. And if they sting your arms… chances are good that they are nettles. They do grow as a weed so chances are good they might just be…

By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:04:08 +0000

Inspiring post, Meghan! Thank you. I’ve read a few times that stinging nettle is a great addition to green smoothies but I don’t trust that I’d be harvesting the right plant, even seeing after seeing photos. I’m quite sure it grows wild in Wisconsin so I hope someone can show me in person someday.

Welcome back!

By: Jes

Jes — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:34:00 +0000

What a beautiful place! And thanks for the awesome tincture tutorial. I’m stoked to make my own soon!

By: Loren

Loren — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:07:34 +0000

Another mind-blower. This is a fascinating post, and like the others, I want to run out and make tinctures right now! I am especially interested in stinging nettles and allergies. Mine are not bad at all right now, but the bf has been suffering. I think a little nettle is just what he needs. Thanks again!

By: Meghan Telpner

Meghan Telpner — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:41:12 +0000

It is common to use the root and the leaves- couldn’t find much on the stems though. And ready to open the apothecary anytime! Here is some more info: http://www.rain-tree.com/nettles.htm

By: Thistle

Thistle — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:33:58 +0000

I can TOTALLY attest to the fact that nettle tinctures work for ragweed allergies — and this is from a girl who is highly allergic, who used to pop eight times the regular dose of Reactine every day and who had a nasty inflamed/rashy reaction to the Pollinex shots. Pair this with Quercetin and a Neti-Pot and a little essential oil under the nose and you will be good to go for the whole season.

My one question is: I definitely see nettle tinctures that are derived from the stem only; it seems that the leafs are meant to treat one ailment and the stems treat another… but is this true? Or does the plant really just accomplish the same thing? Also: When can we open a holistic apothecary?