Tincture of lilac on vodka

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   How to make a tincture of lilac? First of all, collect lilacs in an ecologically clean place, away from roads. Any parts of the plant are suitable for tincture, but most of the useful substances contain unopened flowers and leaves. In the spring, at the moment of appearance, buds and buds are collected. In summer, branches with foliage and flowers are cut off. It is better to collect in dry weather, after rain, the concentration of nutrients decreases from excess moisture. Take high-quality vodka.

2. Step 2:

   

   I am preparing a tincture on fresh lilac flowers, they need to be carefully separated. Cut branches with buds just beginning to bloom, when they begin to crumble, it will be too late. A glass of flowers is enough for the recipe, dry the remaining ones in the shade and they can be used throughout the year. Store dry lilac in linen bags or paper bags, the shelf life is up to 2 years.

3. Step 3:

   

   Fill a jar or bottle with lilac flowers of the volume you need, a bottle of 0.220 ml is enough for me. Fill to the top, as the flowers are light, so as not to float. It is not necessary to tamper.

5. Step 4:

   

   Fill the container filled with flowers with vodka so that the flowers are completely hidden. Tighten the lid tightly and leave for 3 weeks in a dark, cool place, but not in the refrigerator.

6. Step 5:

   

   After 21 days, the tincture is ready, filter it through a fine sieve or gauze. Pour into a clean bottle, you can store it in the refrigerator or a cool pantry.

7. Step 6:

   

   The use of lilac tincture is quite wide, that's just some. The tincture can be used for compresses and lotions for bruises, abrasions, sprains - apply for 30 minutes. Like rubbing for joint pain. If you have a migraine, moisten a cotton pad and wipe your forehead and temples. For sore throat and laryngitis, dilute 1 tablespoon per 100 ml of water and gargle 5-6 times a day. If you cough before going to bed, rub your back, chest and feet.