Flattop Mountain Cough Tincture
A Spoonful of Rapid Cough Relief
When a cough takes hold, you need a remedy that works as fast as nature allows. At Flattop Mountain Herbs, we’ve captured the respiratory strength of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a concentrated form. While teas are soothing, our Cough Tincture is designed for potency and shelf-life, providing a direct "express lane" for herbal relief. By extracting the active compounds of Mullein and Peppermint in high-proof vodka, we ensure that the most stubborn congestion and throat irritation meet their match.
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The Tincture Ritual: Preparation & Use
A month-long infusion for a lifetime of relief.
The "Blue Ridge Batch" Recipe:
1 oz of Dried Organic Mullein Leaves (roughly 1 cup, chopped)
½ oz of Dried Organic Peppermint Leaves (roughly 1/2 cup)
10 oz 100-Proof Vodka (The high alcohol content ensures a complete extraction)
Realized Yield: Approximately 8–9 oz of finished tincture after the leaves are strained through a fine mesh metal strainer.
The Simple Steps:
Prepare the Jar: Sanitize a 16 oz glass jar. Chop your dried leaves into small pieces to maximize the surface area.
Submerge: Add the leaves to the jar and pour the 10 oz of vodka over them. Ensure the leaves are completely submerged; if they soak up the liquid quickly, add a splash more vodka to keep them covered.
Seal and Store: Shake vigorously and store in a cool, dark place for one month. Shake the jar daily to keep the extraction active.
Strain and Store: After 30 days, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
Pro Tip: Have patience! Take your to get every last "gold" drop of medicine from the leaves.
Final Storage: Transfer to 4 oz amber glass bottles. Store away from heat and sunlight to maintain a shelf life of 3–5 years.
Why It Works: The Concentrated Synergy
By tincturing these two powerhouse herbs together, we create a liquid extract that offers comprehensive respiratory support:
Mullein (The Lung Specialist): This tincture acts as a concentrated expectorant. It works rapidly to soothe the throat and thin out mucus, making it significantly easier to expel "gunk" from the lungs. It is a time-tested ally for those dealing with the tightness of bronchitis or asthma.
Peppermint (The Cooling Catalyst): The menthol in peppermint provides immediate cooling relief to an inflamed respiratory tract, opening airways and balancing the earthy flavor of the mullein.
The Tincture Advantage: This process preserves the botanical properties in a bioavailable form that enters the bloodstream much faster than tea, providing relief right when you need it.
We recommend that Adults take one teaspoon every 15 minutes for up to an hour. Children ¼ teaspoon every 15 minutes for up to an hour.
Our Promise:
Flattop Mountain Herbs products are backed by history and science. We are a small, home-based business in the heart of Virginia. Please note that our products are not FDA-evaluated. We strongly advise speaking with your medical practitioner before use, especially regarding alcohol-based extracts.
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