10/04/2026
My first Golden Rod tincture of the year is soaking. It will be ready when it's ready, probably in a few weeks. This whole bunch mostly (except the little frond of flowers in the last photo) all chopped up to nicely fit in a large jar. I then calculated the right amount of ethanol and water to make the right strength for this plant considering that it's fresh and has its own water content, that will work nicely to extract the healing constituents of this particular plant.
I realised as i did this that the plant makes the medicine but as we prepare and measure, handle and process the medicine we are also making medicine... our conscious prescence, focus, touch and vision, mind body and soul are a part of the process.
Maybe this is why I'm sure when i make my own tinctures, especially wild crafted ones, they are often better in smell and efficacy than the ones made in a factory. I really have found this to be true and it's fascinating.
On that note later in the year i am going to do some workshops on making herbal products. I am feeling like it will be a collaboration. More info in the coming months!
