Pour boiling water over the leaves, cover the cup with a plate, and let them steep for 10-12 minutes.
Strain out the leaves and sweeten your herbal tea with honey, maple syrup, or any other sweetener if desired. A squeeze of lemon can be a good addition, too.
Horehound Tincture Ingredients
Add 1 ounce of dried horehound (by weight) to an 8 ounce jar. Pour the alcohol over the horehound, then cover the with a lid and shake it well. If desired, write the start date on the jar using a sticky note, label, or piece of tape – it makes keeping track of how long it’s been steeping easier.
Place the jar in a dark, room temperature area. (I keep mine in a kitchen cabinet.) Let the mixture steep for 2-5 weeks, shaking occasionally.
When it’s ready, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth, making sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Pour the tincture in a clean jar or dropper bottle and store it in a cool, dark area.
Notes
Nutrition estimates are not available. Suggested Use for Tea:JJ Pursell, author of The Herbal Apothecary, suggests 1 to 3 cups per day.Suggested Use for Tincture:In The Modern Herbal Dispensatory, herbalists Thomas Easley and Steven Horne suggest 0.5-3 ml (0.1-0.6 tsp), 3 times daily.