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Homemade bee propolis tincture in small dropper bottle sitting near a frame of honeycomb.

DIY Propolis Tincture Recipe Tutorial

Charlotte Anderson @ Carolina Honeybees, LLC
A simple method for making a traditional propolis tincture using raw bee propolis and grain alcohol. This easy 1:9 extract is beginner-friendly and requires only a few basic supplies.
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Tools

  • 1 kitchen scale
  • 1 dropper bottle (similar) for storage (amber is best)
  • 1 cheesecloth (or strainer)
  • 1 small glass jar with tight lid

Supplies
 

  • 1 oz bee propolis raw
  • 9 oz 90-95 proof alcohol

Instructions
 

  • Break the raw propolis into small pieces. Freezing it first makes it easier to crumble.
    bee propolis broken into small bits.
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure the propolis by weight.
    Bee propolis is weighed on a kitchen scale.
  • Weigh out nine times that amount in grain alcohol.
    Ingredients needed for bee propolis tinctures.
  • Add the propolis to a clean glass jar. Pour the measured alcohol over it and seal tightly. Mix vigorously to mix everything together.
    Warming oils in water bath and straining out solids.
  • Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 2-3 weeks. Shake it once or twice a day to help the propolis dissolve.
  • When steeping is complete, strain the liquid through cheesecloth or a fine filter to remove any debris.
    Using cheesecloth to remove solids from mixture.
  • Bottling - Transfer the filtered tincture to a small bottle or dropper bottle for easy use. A dark colored or amber bottle is best. But, if you don't have that be sure to wrap the bottle in foil or something to protect if from light.
    Small labeled bottle of homemade propolis tincture.

Notes

Storage -
Keep the tincture in a cool, dark cabinet. Properly stored, it can last for many months.
**This recipe is provided for informational purposes only and does not make any medical claims.
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