I shared my Chewing vitamins at home for children (or adults) in the past. While this is definitely the favorite crowd in our home, I also wanted to share my liquid plant multivitamin solvent.
This recipe is essentially a herbal glycero made of certain herbs with high foods to create a liquid multi-vitamin. It can be easily personalized and can be for children or adults.
Making a multivitamin herbal solvent is the same process used to make any herbal glyceritBut these specific herbs are a natural source of nutrients and make a brilliant vitamin. While the total nutrients are lower, they are highly available bio.
Why a liquid vitamin?
My kids love Chewing/chewing vitaminswhich are also a Excellent source of gelatin. However, this solution has a higher concentration of some vitamins and minerals from plants. Plus, it's more focused, so you don't have to get as much as possible. You only need a small amount of this solution to get a good dose of vitamins/minerals. This makes it useful during the illness or when it is difficult to keep food down (early pregnancy, etc.).
It is much easier to make additions a regular part of your daily routine when they are easier to get!
Homemade plant multivitamins are also a free way to get the necessary vitamins and minerals without additives and fillers often found in commercial vitamins. Since minerals come from natural sources of plants (plants), they are more likely to be in balance than synthetic versions. And their natural synergy helps increase absorption.
If done properly, multivitamin herbal tinctures taste great and are an easy way to make the little ones get vitamins! I also use vitamin tinctures like this during pregnancy and breastfeeding for nutrients and to keep my immune system balance.
Multivitamin solution plants
Before using a bar, be sure to research and use only herbs that are safe to use long -term. I have shared my recipe below, but you will need to determine which herbs are best for your family before making one. In the past, this recipe had an alcohol option to make a real solution, but vitamins and minerals do not even extract alcohol. Using glycerin, the recipe still avoids synthetic preservatives, is stable on the shelf and is a better source of some nutrients.
Making a glycero with herbal vitamin
Glycerin is known in several groups because of its sweet taste. Also also an alcohol -free way to preserve plants for those who want to avoid alcohol. Although it is sweet, it is not a sugar and will not increase the insulin level for most. Also very popular with children!
Alcohol tinctures are slightly stronger than glycertites, so you need to get a higher dose with glycertites. However, glycerin does a better job to extract water -soluble vitamins, aromatic and other ingredients. You really will not get fat soluble vitamins such as vitamins D, E, A, and K.
The plants I use in my recipe are:
I chose these herbs specific for a reason…
Alfalfa
Alfalfa It is often called “Multivitamine of Nature” for its high concentration of many vitamins and minerals. Most importantly, it contains eight essential amino acids, vitamin K, and has the highest chlorophyll content of each plant. That is also why I use it in my tea. A herbaceous glycerite made with alfalfa has vitamins B and C, some calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
Raspberry
This is one of my favorite plants, and I got it during the last half of the pregnancies. It has B-vitamin and vitamin C, as well as calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus. leaf It is a favorite for pregnant women for its ability to tone the uterus and make the work easier. I wonder if this is partly because of its magnesium content as magnesium was extremely useful to me during pregnancy.
Dandelion
Also very high in vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. Is the same kind of dandelion that grows rampant in the backyard of your home, and its rootThe leaves, and even the flowers are very useful! The root of dandelion is said to be great for the digestive system and the health of the intestine, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and circulatory system.
The dandelion sheet not only has calcium, but you will also find vitamin B, potassium and iron. It is often used as a diuretic to ignite excess waste from the body and to support the kidneys (without impoverishing potassium).
Stevia
I use Stevia just to taste, but it has its own health benefits. This herb is optional even though you don't have any or want to pass it. Stevia is rich in phenol, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals. It also has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. You will also find folic acid, micronutrients, essential amino acids, calcium, potassium, iron and vitamin C.
I have also included peppers in the past for children, but I prefer not to use large amounts of this during pregnancy or in very young children. It usually leaves the mint from the multivitamin solution. Nettle finding is another common option for multivitaminal tinctures. Similar to alfalfa, it is very high in nutrients.
How to make a liquid multivitamin solvent
This liquid multivitamin uses glycerin with vegetables to extract nutrients, so it is technically a herbal glyceler. You can see step -by -step instructions for how I do glycerites In this post. The following method uses a closed closed extract. Heat helps to extract plant ingredients and the use of a dyed jar prevents evaporation of unstable plant oils.
For our plant multivitamin, I use:
I mix in whatever amount needed, usually 1 part = 1/4 cup, or weighing 1 part = 1 ounce.
You can escalate the recipe up or down depending on how much you want to do. The recipe below does enough for 1 jar Pint. Duplicate if you want to do it in a jar jar. Keep in mind that you will get about 1.5 cups of total liquid if you do it in a Pint jar. The exact amount depends on how much juice absorbs your herbs and how completely you squeeze them then.
Usually fills the jar 1/3 to 1/2 full of dry herbs and does not pack them.
The plant trinity multivitamin
This herbal glycerite is a great (and delicious!) Way to get extra food.
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Add dried plants to your jar. Pour into glycerin and water and mix to combine.
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Wipe the lip of the jar and place the lid.
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Place a washing cloth or silicone baking mattress (not to break the jars) at the bottom of a pot with a “keep warm” or very low environment. Fill the pot with water up with water to cover 3/4 of the jar (do not cover the lid!) And light the lowest environment.
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Keep in slow cooking for at least 1 day in this environment, adding water as needed. I've done up to three days.
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If you prefer to use the stove, then place a washing cloth at the bottom of a pot and place the jar on top. Fill the pot so that the water covers about 3/4 of the jar. I use a pot that is deep enough for me to do this and also put the lid of the pot. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
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Once the mixture is fresh, use a cheesecloth to strain the plants. Squeeze the cloth to go out as much as possible.
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Store glycerin in a pure bottle or jar exactly.
- When properly made and stored, glycerites have a shelf life of 2-3 years.
How much to get?
I take 1 teaspoon up to three times a day as needed (or 1 tablespoon in the morning). Children usually get 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day.
Other options
When I didn't have the time or supplies to make a solution, I also used the same plant combination to make a basic infusion in place. Or I will add dry plants to the smoothies.
To make an infusion, I pour 1/2 gallon boiling water over 1 cup of herb mixture, cover and steep overnight. For smoothies, add 1 tablespoon of dried herb powder to smoothies. Plant infusions extract vitamins better than a glycerite, but they are not as durable or focused!
gestation
If you are pregnant or you may become pregnant, this multivitamine solution is not enough because there are some additional nutrients and mothers of trace minerals. Here prenatal supplements I used during pregnancy. You can also try this nutrient Pregnancy tea recipe.
Ever made plant vitamins? What did you use? Share below!
