🌿 Basic Herbal Liniment Recipe (Alcohol-Based)

✅ Supplies Needed:

• Dried herbs of choice (see suggestions below)

• 80–100 proof alcohol (vodka or rubbing alcohol)

• Glass jar with lid (Mason jar works well)

• Cheesecloth or fine strainer

• Small glass bottles for storage (dark glass preferred)

• Label and marker

🌿 Ingredient Suggestions:

Choose 2–4 of the following dried herbs:

📖 Instructions:

1. Fill the Jar

• Add dried herbs to a clean glass jar:

• Fill about ½ to ⅔ full with the herbal mix.

• Don’t pack them too tightly.

2. Add Alcohol

• Pour vodka or rubbing alcohol over the herbs until they’re fully covered by 1–2 inches.

• Seal the jar tightly.

3. Label and Infuse

• Label with:

• Herb names

• Alcohol used

• Date

• Let sit in a cool, dark place for 2–4 weeks.

• Shake daily or every few days.

4. Strain and Bottle

• Strain through cheesecloth into a clean bowl.

• Bottle in dark glass bottles.

• Label clearly as “For External Use Only”.

🧴 How to Use:

• Apply a small amount to affected area and massage in gently.

• Use before or after physical activity, or on sore joints/muscles.

• Do not apply to broken skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

🧊 Optional Variations:

• Cooling Liniment: Focus on peppermint, eucalyptus, and witch hazel.

• Warming Liniment: Use cayenne, ginger, and arnica.