When to Take Elderberry and Echinacea...And When NOT To, Plus an Herbal Tincture

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Heidi Villegas | Healing Harvest Homestead

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm Heidi from Healing Harvest Homestead, and in this video, I give you an overview of the benefits and uses of both elderberry and echinacea. Both of these herbs are powerful immune modulators and boosters to have ready to go for cold and flu season this upcoming year!
Find out the differences between them and why they work so well together....and learn how to make a powerful tincture to have ready to go!
Here's a couple of fun facts to get you started:
Echinacea helps boost phagocytosis in your blood stream and helps fight bacterial infections.
Elderberry is an incredibly immune-modulator and contains powerful anti-viral properties as well.
Between the two of them....you're covered!
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@lianaburnett8042 3 жыл бұрын

Your voice is so soothing. Love you explanations!

@msbonz4145 4 жыл бұрын

16oz ×$25.00ea oz=$400.00 WOW HUGE DIFFERENCE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I APPRECIATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

@deirdrebaker8741 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to begin making my own tinctures ! Wonderful Video TY ♥☺

@sheiliahmcgaughy7301 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your videos. I have learned so much.

@heidifullriede8163 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Heidi!

@HeidiVillegas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@RoseFelton 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good Heidi!!!

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rose! :-)

@reginarowland134 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to have found you. You are a blessing. Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome❤️ I'm glad you're here!

@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY 2 жыл бұрын

*thanks for the information*

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Always welcome

@carolinew1357 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks Heidi 🙏

@HeidiVillegas 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@johnbehneman1546 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Great education and a great video. Thanks for sharing

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for writing in, John!

@rythmofthehoop 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I found you. Recently been researching herbal multivitamins as I don't feel I'm getting many benefits from over the counter 'bio-idenitcal' ones. And loving watching your videos. Grown up with natural health and wanting to get back into it.

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Erin!!! Welcome, and so glad you're here!💖

@LastWordExisting Жыл бұрын

Excellent info. Sending love. Thanks for ALL of your great teachings!

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, and I appreciate the comment!🥰

@mrright2288 4 жыл бұрын

thank you very much, this was very informative

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lolas5424 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You, you look pretty with your hair down.

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :-)

@trishameloling2367 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas can we do ACV instead of Alcohol?

@ajalicea1091 Жыл бұрын

@@trishameloling2367 She posted It in a reply of another comment. She gave a link for it too 😊

@karenshaw2059 4 жыл бұрын

on my way to make some , great video

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Karen! :-)

@user-gl2ps6ui8p Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!💜

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@talithamarie2427 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heidi 😊

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!💖

@jerryellickson7210 4 жыл бұрын

I drink these a bunch!

@CDGMR1 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! You're the BEST!

@andriaprayer4318 6 ай бұрын

TY very much🫵🏾are awesomely

@HeidiVillegas 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!🥰

@oldsouthhomestead7118 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Video; Sadly our elderberries didn't make this year because of the heat and drought, but I will give it a whirl next year.

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, no! I'm so sorry about that! I try to keep an extra gallon frozen aside each year...just in case. You can buy dried... and if you do, just decrease the half and half mixture to fill only one-third of the jar.

@simayhatabay7237 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Nice video can i wash the herbs before using?

@mothernatureminerals3645 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi! Absolutely love your videos. So happy to report i received my 1st of hopefully many more starters botanical herbs today! Can't wait to get my echinacea and mullein tinctures going 😊! I was wondering though, what is the ratio of dried herbs to vodka or fresh herbs to vodka? I couldn't find that information. Thanks in advance. 🤗

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Esther! This article on my website might help: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2017/8/9/tinctures-what-is-a-tincture-how-to-make-and-use-tinctures?rq=tincture Although it somewhat depends on the herb(s) you're using, you can use the folk method with great results!

@mothernatureminerals3645 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you so much for your response. I was confused since watching someone say its a 1:5 ratio. P.S, I signed up to your class and I'm absolutely learning so much! I especially want to learn how to get rid of nasty dry cough as my little girl who never gets sick is currently struggling with that. My goal is to one day become certified and be able to help my family.

@patriotangle2653 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm new i just subbed your channel today😁 have you made any tinckers with white rum besides with vocka? Thank you for sharing this with all if us Hidie

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, I have used different alcohols for tincturing, and as long as they are 80 proof or higher, they generally turn out great! :-)

@sarahale7214 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heidi! I just picked a bunch of berries. I was sure if I could make syrup from fresh or if I had to dry them

@HeidiVillegas 3 жыл бұрын

You can make your syrup with either fresh or dried berries. :-)

@cookiewilcox5082 2 ай бұрын

Do you do anything with elderberry flowers? They are blooming now, and I'd love to learn how to use them.

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Fritters, tincture, infused oil for skincare, in honeys....so much!

@lindastephen-seaver6345 5 ай бұрын

How old does Echinacea need to be before harvesting some of the roots?

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

I like to be sure my plants are strong and mature, so my personal suggestion is at least 2 years, and I even will go to the 3rd year roots.

@dfalco2138 4 жыл бұрын

So, I have frozen elderberries. Of course they make great syrup. But can they be used to make tincture as well? Will they contain too much water? While I love the benefits of elderberry syrup, I’m wondering if tincture has benefits beyond or differing from syrup?

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, D! I actually prefer the tincture of elderberry over the syrup, myself. I just don't like a lot of sugar, and the tinctures are so fast to take, too---and you don't need to take as much. I recommend dehydrating them first, if you can; as this will help to deactivate any of the glycosides they may contain. Some people are worried about this. I have never had an issue with any elderberry preparation, but it's a consideration. As far as benefits? Well, I think as long as you are taking a similar amount of actual elderberry constituent, it's one and the same. For syrup, you would have to take a bit more than a tincture, as tinctures are just stronger.

@hour1957 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi...Did you add both herbs to this tincture or is it 2 separate tinctures?

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

I actually added both herbs to this particular tincture, with the intent of only using upon feeling an illness coming on. Normally, I keep plenty of both also tinctured separately for use as needed for the herb.

@pineandberryhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Heidi- what solvent would you recommend to use instead of Alcohol? This is a recipe I would love to make for my family that is kid friendly.

@M_cross 2 жыл бұрын

I use glycerine

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

For children, elderberry syrup or the gummies are my favorite. As Ocean Twins stated, too, glycerine is a good substitute and is sweet. Just be sure you're buying food grade that is labeled for internal use. There are different types of glycerine out there.

@leiamoreno46 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am new here.....So.... what's the difference with using only the roots and using the hole plant or just the flowers of the equinacea?

@HeidiVillegas 3 жыл бұрын

The whole plant (echinacea) can be used. However, the roots have a great deal of power. However, the leaves and flowers are also excellent.

@johntalmadge5175 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering how much of each ingredient you use and what is the strength of the final product?

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

I use roughly equal parts if I tincture them together. And I fill the jar just a little under half way. This makes a very strong tincture, especially the longer you let it infuse. I generally infuse for a minimum of 6 weeks

@diannevaldez8670 4 жыл бұрын

I guess you have to buy the e book to get the recipe? Because I didn't hear how much of each to use, specifically

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Equal parts! :-) Super easy.

@sharonbroderick8740 2 жыл бұрын

how much of each dried herbs did you use please

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm combining them together, I tend to use equal amounts. Be sure you know when to use echinacea, though. It's different from elderberry! :-)

@chicodauno6270 4 жыл бұрын

Can you take this Echinacea & Elderberry tincture everyday like an Elderberry syrup ?

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Chico! No, with the echinacea, you only want to take that when you are getting sick. It's not really helpful taken every single day. Now the elderberry is different---it works all the time. So this combination is best to start taking right when you feel you are coming down with something.

@lolaf.7410 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi, what part of Echinacea should I use "flower or root". Thank you.

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

You can use either the root or the leaves. The root contains more medicinal properties than the leaf, so I do prefer it for tincturing. The whole plant is completely usable! :-) Flowers, leaves, roots.

@lolaf.7410 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you so much and I will make them as soon as I got the whole stuffs. Just to let you know that I have tried willow bark tincture as well and it worked for me and now I am making sleeping tincture, they are not ready yet. I can not wait to try them. I am living in Switzerland and just start to follow you a few week ago. I found that was so useful and beneficially too.

@feliciau3368 4 жыл бұрын

Is it true that you can use vinegar also?

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can certainly use vinegar as a solvent for your elderberry/echinacea. It won't be called a tincture, though. Instead this is referred to as an acetum. AND, if you want a really tasty infusion with vinegar, use some honey as well. This is an oxymel, and is one of my favorite ways to take elderberry/echinacea. It's not as sweet as a syrup, yet not as harsh as a vinegar. You can find directions here, along with other cold/flu info: bit.ly/2PyuGYZ

@user-ud1sv6li7s 9 ай бұрын

if you take 1.5 tsp tincture 3x’s a day, how do you feel with the alcohol content? does it give you an alcoholic effect, like a buzz? I want the most benefit from the herbs, but I am leary of the feeling buzzed.

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Everyone's body responds differently to alcohol and herbs, too (and also meds), but this amount of tincture has never affected any adult I know at all. But if you're very sensitive, it's not outside the realm of possibility?

@tamarahallman762 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🌱

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

💖

@rocky92587 4 жыл бұрын

hi! can i use 80 proof or is the 100 proof better for this tincture? thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

I've used both! Personally, I prefer 80 proof vodka for most herbs because you've got a nice ratio of water to alcohol, which helps release the plant chemicals thoroughly between the two solvents.

@janwallace5005 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a tincture with fresh elderberries?

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

We do, in our house. But some herbalists will tell you to be sure to decoct them or dehydrate them first. We've never had any issues either way. :-)

@jeanettewright7222 4 жыл бұрын

How big of a container would you put this in ?

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jeanette! I was using a pint jar here, but I could have used a quart or larger----I just would have increased my herb and alcohol accordingly.

@rafataziz401 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any substitute for alcohol?

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Rafat! Yes, you can use vinegar, create a syrup (the sugar preserves the decocted tea if there's enough--55%), and using vegetable glycerin is another option.

@kellyqualm9759 4 жыл бұрын

How would you do this with vegetable glycerite? My littles won't do it with the vodka it was to potent.

@HeidiVillegas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Kelly! Yes, you can use vegetable glycerine, but it won't be as strong action-wise. You'll want 3/4 glycerine to 1/4 water. Add the water to the herbs to soak a bit before adding the glycerine. You can find better directions on my website!

@ajalicea1091 Жыл бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas I was wondering if Kelly could just add the appropriate dosage to a glass of water with some form of sweetener, or a small glass of apple juice? Since she already has the tincture?

@Toady82 Жыл бұрын

Is a tincture better than a boiled extraction? Or should I do both?

@HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

I prefer the tinctures...but with elderberry and echinacea, either is fine!

@sandrajacobs5107 2 ай бұрын

Can I use dried Elderberries for making syrup?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Yes, you sure can!

@sandrajacobs5107 2 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas I got to your video where you used dried Elderberries. Thanks so much!!

@debhuddleston3450 2 жыл бұрын

Heidi, Does this sit in a dark, sunny or partial sun for the 6 weeks?

@debhuddleston3450 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@HeidiVillegas 2 жыл бұрын

Of course!

@FiringSquad81 3 ай бұрын

What type of vinegar is best to substitute for alcohol? Also, not to be rude, but your eyes are not symmetrical and they are different sizes, which is a possible sign of brian damage. Passionflower heals brain nerves. And HerbsbyMerlin and Tonic Alchemy has a cognition mix that looks good. Could you show us videos on tinctures like these herbal mixes?

@HeidiVillegas 3 ай бұрын

Oh, dear! Why would you want to learn about tinctures from someone who might be brain-damaged? Just wondering? 🤣

@FiringSquad81 3 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Who isn't with today's chemicals in the food? I see you already have brain mix herbs you did. I will make them one day. Don't be offended, none of us are perfect.

@hannahs_house 11 күн бұрын

@@HeidiVillegaslove your response! 😂

@JenniferLemonds-pu4od 11 ай бұрын

It looks like you did 1 part elderberries and 2 of the echinacea per pint jar? Is it about 1cup elderberries?

@HeidiVillegas 11 ай бұрын

I'll make another video on this, as this one is REALLY old. I usually use 2 parts elderberry and 1 part echinacea these days and ONLY take this combination when you're feeling like you're coming down with something. You don't want to take echinacea every day. With elderberry you can, but not echinacea...not a good idea.

@jeanettemullen678 11 ай бұрын

You didn’t say how much enchilada to add to elderberry mixture

@HeidiVillegas 11 ай бұрын

Oh, that autocorrect! LOL It's quite flexible. I usually add 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of echinacea to the elderberry. And again...only use if you're coming down with something. :-)