Rose Tincture

I LOVE making herbal medicines using Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV.) The reasons are because ACV has SO many benefits on its own AND it makes a wonderful alcohol free tinctures (see below.) Win-win.

Rose vinegar makes a wonderful base for salad dressings. It is wonderful to soothe a sunburn. And it makes a great facial toner - just dilute with water and voila!

I hope you enjoy!

ROSE VINEGAR

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES:

-Dried Rose Petals

-Apple Cider Vinegar

-Glass Jar (I use mason jars)

-Parchment Paper

DIRECTIONS:

I prefer the folk method for making herbal medicines. So, I fill half of a 500 mL mason jar with dried rose petals. I cover the rose petals with organic Apple Cider Vinegar and fill to the top. Place parchment paper under the lid - put on lid tightly! Always remember to label your jars with ingredients and the date. Store in dark cupboard and remember to shake daily for 2 - 4 weeks! Sometimes, after the first few days you may need to add a bit more ACV to make sure your herbs stay covered. After 2-4 weeks, strain your herbs and enjoy your vinegar based tincture!

You can store your vinegar in a jar, in the fridge. Or even transfer into tincture bottles, if you prefer! No rules - have fun exploring what works best for you.

Sidenote: Many herbal tincture recipes use alcohol. I, of course, prefer alcohol free so I use organic Apple Cider Vinegar in replacement of alcohol. One of the main differences is that alcohol tinctures will last without expiring, whereas your ACV tincture will have a shorter shelf life (1-3 years, I recommend keeping it in the fridge!)