Chamomile Tincture, Step by Step: Folk Method

How to make a tincture with dried herbs at home, step by step, using chamomile and the simple folk method. No complicated ratios, no percentages, no herbalism degree required. If you have been wanting to build an herbal medicine stash for yourself and your family, this is where you begin. In this video, Selima walks you through everything you need to make your first chamomile tincture with confidence. You will learn why a tincture outlasts tea on your shelf, what chamomile actually does for your nervous system and your gut, exactly what to buy and how much to use, and how to take what you make. She also shows you the one mistake most beginners make in the first 24 hours that can ruin the whole batch. Chamomile is a gentle, beginner-friendly herb that supports stress, restlessness, and digestion, and it is safe enough for the whole family with the right preparation. By the end, you will have a finished tincture and know exactly how to use it. This is video one of four in the tincture series. How to make a glycerite is next followed by The blender method, and the percolation method already has its own full video: https://youtu.be/6RS78a-EKQE If you want to learn how to use herbs skillfully and confidently for yourself and your household, explore the Family Farmacy eBook: https://www.iwillaremedy.com/offers/5w5LowKJ/checkout For deeper guidance on herbal dosage, the full workshop is here: https://youtu.be/VxRFSFhFgWE —————————————————————————— 📖 Selima's new book, The Confident Family Herbalist, releases worldwide on November 1, 2026 and is available for pre-order now. Get 20% off plus free U.S. shipping with code CFH20 → https://health.aeonbooks.com/product/confident-family-herbalist/95438 —————————————————————————— ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 Why this matters 0:25 Why a tincture beats tea 0:55 What chamomile does in the body