How to Make an Oxymel
An oxymel is like a tincture; it's just not made with alcohol. They seek to extract, through maceration, every part of the plant material it can and concentrate it so you have to use less than what you would if you were to use the whole herb itself. Alcohol, vinegar, honey, and vegetable glycerin are the most common to use in this way and alcohol extracts the most types of plant compounds. The oxymel is made with a blend of honey and apple cider vinegar. It’s an extremely effective way to ingest the properties of the plant or formula of plants that you choose. They are actually a lot easier than taking a tea for quite a few herbs, you’ll find some are just terrible tasting, and you may find that you enjoy the oxymel if you like the taste of vinegar. Think salad dressings. Oxymels are pretty versatile little concoctions!
