How to Make a Shepherd's Purse Tincture

Name: How to Make a Shepherd's Purse Tincture
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 45
Ingredients: Fresh or dried Shepherd's Purse (enough to fill a jar halfway); High-proof alcohol (vodka or brandy); A clean, glass jar with a lid

March 1, 2024 Written by Rebecca Younger, CH, CD, Certified Herbalist & Certified Doula

This traditional shepherd's purse tincture captures the astringent properties of this common herb in a concentrated preparation that's valued for its ability to support healthy tissue tone and provide gentle astringent benefits. Known for its traditional use in supporting women's wellness and promoting healthy tissue function, shepherd's purse creates an effective tincture that connects us to centuries of herbal wisdom.

Shepherd's purse has been valued in traditional European herbalism for its remarkable astringent properties and its ability to support healthy tissue tone throughout the body. This humble herb contains compounds that work to promote tissue integrity while supporting the body's natural processes for maintaining healthy function. The tincture preparation method concentrates these beneficial properties into a stable, long-lasting form that preserves the herb's traditional uses.

This green, slightly bitter tincture embodies the practical wisdom of traditional folk medicine, offering tissue-supporting benefits in a concentrated form that honors the traditional uses of this common yet valuable medicinal plant.

How to Make a Shepherd's Purse Tincture

Rebecca Younger, CH, CD

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Author:

Rebecca Younger, CH, CD

Servings

45 droppersful

Prep Time

10 minutes

Harness the power of shepherd's purse in your own home with this simple tincture recipe. This potent herbal extract captures the plant's natural astringent and hemostatic properties, making it a valuable addition to your natural medicine cabinet.

Ingredients

Fresh or dried Shepherd's Purse (enough to fill a jar halfway)
High-proof alcohol (vodka or brandy)
A clean, glass jar with a lid

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Directions

Fill your jar halfway with fresh or dried Shepherd's Purse.
Pour alcohol over the herb until it's completely submerged.
Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks, shaking it gently every few days.
After 4-6 weeks, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, and pour the tincture into a dark glass bottle for storage.
Use tincture up to three times daily, as needed.

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