A Recipe for an Herbal Anti-Fungal Spray Prep time: approximately 2-6 weeks to infuse, plus a short amount of mixing and bottling time Infusion Ingredients -2 ounces dried chaparral -1 cup (240 ml) raw, organic apple cider vinegar -1 cup (240 ml) 100 proof vodka -2 cups (480 ml) witch hazel extract Additional Ingredients -1/2 cup (120 ml) each hydrosols: tea tree, thyme, camphor, and cinnamon -2 tablespoons (30 ml) thyme extract -1 tablespoon (15 ml) tea tree oil -1 tablespoon (15 ml) thyme essential oil -1 tablespoon (15 ml) cinnamon essential oil -1 teaspoon (5 ml) camphor essential oil Method Fill a quart-sized mason jar with dried chaparral leaf, and based on basic tincturing principles, proceed to prepare a tincture. (Note: Chaparral can be wild-harvested throughout the Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan Deserts. So if you happen to live in the American Southwest or other locations in the world where the Creosote Bush — a.k.a. chaparral — grows, use it fresh to make your tincture! I harvest chaparral in the wild desert just steps from my farm!) Pour apple cider vinegar, vodka, and witch hazel over the chaparral until it covers the plant material entirely. Place a lid on the jar and shake well to combine. The jar should rest in a warm place, near a sunny window, and somewhere that allows you to shake it at least once daily (twice is best). Steep for 2-6 weeks. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined, fine mesh sieve. Reserve the herb-infused liquid and compost the plant material. Add-in the additional ingredients. This spray will keep in a dark-colored glass bottle or clear glass in a cool, dark place for approximately 2-3 years. Label each bottle with the name, date, and contents. This Herbal Anti-Fungal Spray does have a long shelf life and does not require refrigeration. Use as you would any commercially-prepared anti-fungal spray product. Directions for Use Apply the spray directly to affected area at least 2 to 3 times a day. Okay for use over large skin surface areas such as the legs, arms, feet, back, and torso. For small local treatment as in topical nail treatment apply directly to the affected area.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:58:49 +0000
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