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If using fresh dandelion root, harvest and clean the roots and then finely chop.
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If using dried herbs, fill ⅓ of the jar since dried roots will expand!
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Pour 80 proof vodka (40% alcohol) over the herbs and fill to the very top of the jar.
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Be sure your herb mixture is completely covered.
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Check back a few hours later or the next morning and top up with more vodka
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I use a wooden chopstick to poke the herbs around and allow the air bubbles to rise to the surface.
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Label your jar with the names of all the herbs, date, alcohol strength, as well as parts used.
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Place out of sunlight for 6 to 8 weeks, shaking the jar for a minute or two, several times daily
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Strain the herb with cheesecloth to make sure you extract every precious drop!
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Bottle the liquid in dark blue or amber dropper bottle and label again.^^