Glycerites

🌿 Basic Glycerite-Making Instructions (Folk Method)

✅ Supplies Needed:

• Fresh or dried herbs

• Vegetable glycerin (food-grade)

• Distilled water (if using dried herbs)

• Glass jar with lid (Mason jars work well)

• Cheesecloth or fine strainer

• Amber glass bottles (for storage)

• Label and marker

🌿 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare the Herb

• Fresh herbs: Chop finely.

• Dried herbs: Crush slightly to increase surface area.

2. Make Your Glycerin Base

• For dried herbs, mix:

• 60% glycerin

• 40% distilled water

• For fresh herbs, use 100% glycerin (they contain their own water).

3. Fill Your Jar

• Fill:

• Fresh herbs: ⅔ to ¾ full

• Dried herbs: ½ full

• Pour glycerin (or your glycerin/water mix) over herbs to completely cover.

• Leave at least 1 inch of headspace.

• Stir or shake to remove air bubbles.

• Seal tightly.

4. Label and Store

• Label with:

• Herb name

• Date

• Glycerin/water ratio

• Store in a cool, dark place for 4–6 weeks.

• Shake daily or every few days.

5. Strain and Bottle

• After 4–6 weeks, strain through cheesecloth.

• Squeeze out all liquid.

• Bottle in amber dropper bottles.

📌 Usage and Shelf Life:

• Typical dose: 1–2 dropperfuls (30–60 drops), 2–3 times daily.

• Shelf life: about 1–2 years if stored in a cool, dark place.