How to Make a Sage Colored Tincture

Herbal tinctures have a variety of uses, from food flavoring to alternative medicine. A tincture is an infusion of herbs usually made with 100-proof alcohol such as vodka. Tinctures are taken by dropping the herbs under the tongue. You can use fresh or dried sage to impart the color of the herb into the tincture. Other herbs like fresh or dried basil, rosemary or thyme can also make a tincture with a color similar to sage.

100-proof Vodka
4 oz. sage
Blender
Glass jar
Measuring cup
Glass bowl
Wooden spoon
Cheesecloth
Bottle with dropper
Funnel

Instructions

- 1
  Place the sage in the pitcher of the blender. It should fill the pitcher approximately halfway.
- 2
  Pour vodka into the blender until it covers the herbs.
- 3
  Place the lid on the blender and blend the ingredients for one minute.
- 4
  Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar. Place the lid on the jar and add another 1/8 to 1/4 cup of vodka.
- 5
  Allow the jar to sit for 30 days. Shake it three to four times a day. Let the herbs settle before straining the tincture.
- 6
  Lay a large piece of cheesecloth over a glass bowl. Pour the tincture into the cheesecloth. Allow the liquid to run through, then squeeze the remaining liquid out of the cheesecloth. Be careful not to get any of the herbs into your tincture.
- 7
  Pour the tincture into a dropper bottle. Use a funnel in the mouth of the bottle to avoid spilling.

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