Tinctures- Slippery Elm?

[Fencai]

Hey!
Just a question- I know in most instances people make tea from Slippery Elm Bark for mucous break up/congestion/sore throats/colds etc.

Just wondering, has anyone made tincture with it? The reason I ask, is because it would be easier to have this at work, than to make tea at the office, especially because I could make a cup of tea, and then just as fast as I put hot water into it, I get called into a meeting and it sits on my desk for the next 4 hours.

so, just wanted to know if anyone had experience with this, as well as licorice root.

Thanks!

[miredsylph]

I've never used slippery elm in a tincture, but I foresee a small problem with using one in the workplace. Unless you have a very forgiving boss, the odor of alcohol on your breath might get you fired, tinctures being mainly alcohol based. Unless you have a recipe for them that uses no alcohol? I'd be interested in that. You might try making your tea at home, and bottling it; it will last the day and can be reheated.

[daphnerose]

I have a decongestant tincture that has slippery elm and licorice root in it, among other things. It works wonderfully well.
daphnerose

[Fencai]

Unless you have a recipe for them that uses no alcohol? I'd be interested in that.

you can use Apple Cider vinegar instead of the alcohol, in the same way.

[Fencai]

I have a decongestant tincture that has slippery elm and licorice root in it, among other things. It works wonderfully well.
daphnerose

cool! THanks!

I'll give each a try and maybe do a small batch of each as well as one with both and see how they come out