How to Make a Star Anise Tincture
Now is the time to make a Star Anise Tincture so you can be ready for the cold and flu season. Star anise is rich in Shikimic acid, which scientists have widely studied for its antiviral properties.
Yield: 1 cup
Equipment
- 1 Wide-mouth pint-sized jar with tight fitting lid
- 1 Large measuring cup
- 1 Small eyedropper amber-colored bottle or other small amber-colored bottle
Materials
- Star Anise
- Vodka
Instructions
- Fill a pint-sized jar with star anise within 1 inch of the jar rim.
- Fill the jar with vodka so that all the star anise are submerged. (See video.)
- Place a lid on the jar and give it a shake.
- Allow star anise to steep in vodka for 4 weeks. During the steeping time, periodically give the jar a shake to redistribute the star anise in the jar.
- After 4 weeks, strain the star anise out of the vodka. The strained vodka is now the star anise tincture.
- Decant the star anise tincture into small eyedropper amber-colored bottles or other small amber-colored bottles.
- Store star anise tincture in a dark, cool, dry pantry or other cabinet. Shelf life is indefinite.
- Take 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons in a small amount of water up to 3 times per day at the onset of cold or flu symptoms.
Video
Notes
Find this recipe and video at https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-a-star-anise-tincture/
Note: I am not a doctor or medical professional. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat or diagnose any type of illness. If you are not feeling well, please seek professional medical attention and medicine. And if you are thinking of supplementing your treatment with home remedies, be sure to talk to your medical professional about them. It's important that you get the medicine and treatments you need to get back to good health.
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