Commercial tinctures come in very small bottles.
Comfrey is a flowering perennial herb with long, deep-green leaves and roots that resemble a turnip plant. Comfrey leaf tincture is a common topical treatment for relief from bruises, sprains, cuts, boils and swelling. Unfortunately, purchasing a comfrey leaf tincture from your local natural grocer can be expensive. You can purchase dried comfrey leaves and make your own tincture, in larger quantities, for a fraction of the cost.
Instructions
1. Place 2 cups of crushed comfrey leaves into a 32-oz. glass jar. If you do not have dried comfrey available, spread several fresh leaves in a thin layer on a sheet of cooking-grade parchment paper. Allow the leaves to dry for one week.
2. Pour 2 cups of 100-proof vodka over the comfrey leaves and seal the jar tightly.
3. Place the jar into a dark cupboard and leave it to set for one month, undisturbed. This infuses the alcohol with the comfrey's essence, extracting all chemical compounds and oils from the leaves.
4. Open the jar and place a sheet of cheesecloth over the mouth. Hold the cheesecloth over the mouth of the jar and pour the liquid into a separate jar. The cheesecloth will strain out all of the comfrey leaves.
5. Seal the jar containing the tincture and store it in a dark, cool place for up to one year.
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