I made a sleep glycerite today. I have trouble falling asleep sometimes, and this really helps.
A glycerite is an herbal tincture made of glycerin, instead of alcohol or vinegar.
To make a glycerite, you fill a glass jar 1/3 to 1/2 full of herbs (1/2 full will make a stronger glycerite), put enough hot water in the jar to fully wet the herbs, then fill the jar 1-2 inches from the top with vegetable glycerin. You can find glycerin here. That website is also where I get my herbs from.
The herbs I used for this sleep glycerite are:
Chamomile, Hops, Catnip, Valerian Root, and Passionflower.
You can also add lemon balm and oatstraw. It's really whatever combination you want. I didn't have Valerian the last time I made one, so this will be my first time using it.
After you get everything in the jar, put a lid on it. Put a cloth in the bottom of a crock pot, fill the crock pot up halfway or more, and place the jar in it. Leave on low setting for 3 days. If your low setting is too hot, and it seems like it's cooking the herbs, then it will not take as long.
After 3 days, strain out the liquid, label a jar, and store it in a dark cool place. I keep mine in the fridge.
I usually take a tablespoon at night before I go to bed.

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