07/11/2025
A good friend today asked me if I follow the “full moon to full moon” tincture rule and I think it’s something really lovely and worth talking about. 🌿🌕
Tonight, I’m making a fresh lemon balm tincture outdoors under the full moon - surrounded by the peace of summer and the beauty of God’s creation. There’s something sacred about aligning herbal medicine with the natural rhythms of the earth, and the lunar cycle is one of the most ancient calendars we’ve ever known.
The idea behind the full moon to full moon method is simple: you start your tincture on the full moon and strain it on the next full moon, about 28–30 days later. It’s a complete cycle of transformation, a way of letting your medicine infuse with patience and intention, just as creation was designed to move in rhythm, not rush.
🌿✨ This method is especially meaningful when:
• You’re making heart or emotional support remedies
• You want to slow down and invite God into the process
• You’re working with plants known for calm, balance, or energetic support (like lemon balm, rose, or passionflower)
That said, not every remedy needs a lunar timeline. If you’re making something more functional or time-sensitive (like echinacea or elderberry), practicality comes first. Herbalism, like faith, is both reverent and real-world.
Tonight, I’m letting lemon balm begin its infusion under the light of the full moon. Sometimes, taking the time to prepare something slowly and with intention is its own kind of prayer.
