Materials
- 250 g powdered or finely chopped medicinal mushrooms
- 500 ml of 45% vodka or organic food grade ethanol
- 500 ml filtered water
Method
- Place the 250 g dried mushrooms in the glass jar and cover with 500 ml alcohol, ensuring all plant material is submerged.
- Seal the jar and leave in a cool, dark place to macerate for four weeks. Stir the mixture regularly and top up with more alcohol if necessary.
- Strain the mixture through muslin. This can be repeated a couple of times for a clearer mixture with fewer particles.
- Place the strained mushroom marc into a saucepan along with a litre of water. If there is extra dried mushroom material, it can be added in this step to make a stronger decoction.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 hours, making sure the mixture does not boil.
- Strain and allow the decoction to cool.
- Combine both the alcohol extract (500 ml) and the decoction (500 ml) to make a litre of 1:2 22.5% alcohol.
- To ensure the shelf life and stability, add a further 125 ml of alcohol to bring the finished mixture to 25%.
- Pour the finished mixture into amber glass jars, label and store in a cool dark place.
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Preparation overview
A tincture is a concentrated liquid extract. Herb condition, solvent strength, ratio, maceration time and intended route of use are safety-critical facts that must be verified before publication.
At a glance
- Prep: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 litre
Equipment
- Two 1.5 l kilner jars
- Muslin
- Funnel
- Amber storage bottles
Storage and shelf life
- This tincture should keep for up to a year and half if it’s kept in a cool place out of direct sunlight. It should be checked regularly for signs of mould or decay and discarded if any is found.
- FAQs
- Can you use fresh mushrooms for this tincture recipe?
- In order to ensure the correct water and alcohol content of the alcohol extraction, and ensure shelf life, it is best to use dried mushrooms. Freshly picked or foraged mushrooms can be dried in a dehydrator or on a low heat in the oven then powdered in a nutribullet.
- What alternative species can you use for mushroom tincture?
- This recipe can be used for all species of medicinal mushroom. If you have multiple different species of mushroom, you can also combine all of them to make a mixed mushroom dual extraction tincture. Safety note: If you are foraging for medicinal mushrooms, it is essential to ensure correct identification of the mushroom before tincturing.
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