How To Make a California Poppy Tincture

Step 1

Wash your jar and lids with very hot water to sterilize set aside to dry.

Step 2

Chop the fresh California Poppies into a jar, you can use scissors dedicated to plants for this. You can also use a knife if the roots, or stems are too thick.

Step 3

Reminder you can use the whole plant, so make sure to include the roots, stems, seedpods & flowers.

Step 4

Push the plant matter down with a spoon and pour over the alcohol.

Step 5

Seal with a lid, if using a metal lid, use parchment paper in between the lid and the jar. Or you can use a plastic lid like this one.

Step 6

Put the jar on a shelf in a dark area, for at least one month.

Step 7

Don't forget to shake often! 1-2 times per day for best results.

Step 8

When it is time, strain the plant material out, & funnel the liquid into a dropper bottle of choice.

Step 9

Enjoy! & thank your plants for its medicine.