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      Jodie Traxel
      Student

        I have made tinctures prior to finding this class, so I learned of lobelia for asthma help and we have 4 asthmatics I was making a new batch of tincture for. I did not learn enough about lobelia before I started the tinctures and now learned that added too much lobelia (1:5 ratio). I don’t want the puke side of this wonderful herb…can I just use more vodka to dilute the ratio without affecting the tincture?

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      • #56394
        Greg Boggs
        Student

          Yeah you could do that while its macerating and be just fine. I’m impressed you were able to get the vodka to completely cover the lobelia at a 1:5 ratio though. If you press it and it is still too strong though, I would just recommend diluting it with some water

        • #56395
          Jodie Traxel
          Student
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            Yeah you could do that while its macerating and be just fine. I’m impressed you were able to get the vodka to completely cover the lobelia at a 1:5 ratio though. If you press it and it is still too strong though, I would just recommend diluting it with some water

            Thank you

             

          • #56511
            Sharon
            Student

              Doc states using both apple cider vinegar AND hooch.  I may be off, but I believe (without hunting for the answer at this moment) that ratio is 7 parts hooch and 3 parts ACV ( but please look it up before making it).  He says that Lobelia is unique in the need for the ACV, and 1:5 probably will have you hurling!

              • #56520
                Greg Boggs
                Student

                  I just looked it up and that comes from the lesson on Making Herbal Medicines, slide 34

                  Making Herbal Medicines

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              • #58529
                Dr. Patrick Jones
                Homestead Instructor

                  Doc states using both apple cider vinegar AND hooch.  I may be off, but I believe (without hunting for the answer at this moment) that ratio is 7 parts hooch and 3 parts ACV ( but please look it up before making it).  He says that Lobelia is unique in the need for the ACV, and 1:5 probably will have you hurling!

                  You can do it with just vodka as well but the 1:10 is safer than a 1:5 ratio. As Greg said, Just add some booze.

                  Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

                  • #58751
                    Sharon
                    Student

                      So Doc, if I am making it for the first time ever – with the ACV or hooch only?  Confused since you mentioned the ACV in the lesson…

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