How do you make turkey tail tincture?
Chop or break up fresh or dried mushrooms into small pieces, cover with vodka. Label with what it is. Leave in a cool dark place for at least 1 month (you can leave it longer). Strain, bottle and label.
What do you do with mushroom tincture?
Tinctures are meant to be taken orally and you can ingest them any way you choose! You can put the tincture directly under your tongue or add it to your beverage of choice. Add your tincture to our Chaga tea for a super health boost!
How long will mushroom tincture last?
Tinctures do not have a shelf life time span and can be kept for upwards of 10 years.
How much chaga do you need to make tincture?
Instructions
- Administer 4ml of Chaga tincture sublingually (under the tongue) daily.
- Alternatively, add 4ml Chaga tincture to a small glass of water, juice, or natural tea (2-6 fl oz) to mask its potent flavor.
How do you make a medicinal tincture mushroom?
The Tincture Recipe
- Soak 1/2 of the mushrooms in 190 proof Everclear for 2 weeks, shaking regularly.
- Strain, retaining mushroom solids, and set aside liquid.
- Add unused 1/2 of mushrooms to the alcohol drained mushroom solids and soak in hot water (130-160 degrees) for 12 hours using a crockpot set to warm.
How do you make liquid mushroom extract?
Directions
- Fill a quart-sized glass jar halfway with dried mushrooms.
- Fill jar with alcohol, making sure it completely covers the mushrooms, but leave about a 1/2-inch space at the top of the jar.
- Let jar sit on the counter for a month.
- When ready, strain mushroom-infused alcohol into another jar.
Are mushroom tinctures effective?
Tinctures are an easy way to digest mushrooms on the go, especially if have problems swallowing capsules. Just keep in mind that when mushrooms are tinctured in pure alcohol, they do not release their water-soluble compounds such as beta-glucans, the molecules responsible for modulating your immune system.
How much mushroom tincture should I take?
We usually recommend taking one full dose (approximately 1 mL) of mushroom tincture(s) between one and three times daily. The exact dosage will depend upon your own needs and individual response. Some tinctures, such as Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane usually work best when taken in the morning or before a workout.
How do you harvest chaga?
Use a hatchet or a large outdoor knife to harvest chaga. You need a sharp tool to puncture through the hard exterior of the chaga. A small hatchet or a larger machete-type knife will work best to break through the chaga.