Mullein plants - be sure you have the right plant
Harvest leaves from the top of the mullein plant to use in the tincture.
Harvest enough clean mullein to fill your jars ¾ of the way full.
Use scissors to cut the leaves into small strips
Place them in a clean glass jar (press them down well)
Fill the remainder of the jar with at least 80 proof vodka making sure the leaves are fully submerged.
Put a lid on the jar, label, and place it in a cool dark place for about one month (giving the jar a shake every now and then)
At the end of a month, when the tincture is ready, strain the plant matter from the vodka (using fine strainer and then a coffee filter)
Put the strained liquid into a clean dark glass jar or 2 oz brown or blue glass eye dropper, label it, and store it in a cool dark place.
Place any remaining leaves on a clean towel (approximately two weeks)
Dry for use in the winter months. When dry, store in mason jars.
You can use desiccant in the jar if desired.
Dosing-
For cough and lung issues - ¼ teaspoon 2-3 times a dayby Lori K. Naturalways, Jul 3, 2024