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1-oz elder flowers Sambucus nigra
1-oz peppermint Mentha piperita leaves
1-oz yarrow Achillea millefolium
1-pt of vodka or brandy
Mix herbs with alcohol or cider vinegar in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, such as a canning or preserving jar.
Keep the tincture in a tightly closed jar in a warm spot (but not in the sun), for approximately two weeks.
Shake the tincture two to three times every day.
After two weeks, strain the tincture through pharmaceutical filter paper, a coffee filter, cheesecloth, or muslin. You may need to strain your tincture two or even three times to remove all of the herb solids. Leaving solids in your tincture may lead to mold and spoilage.
This is a useful diaphoretic remedy for bringing down high temperatures. Use 10 to 20 drops in water or pure juice three to four times daily for adults.