Recipe
Basil vinegar
- Herb:
- Sweet basil Ocimum basilicum
- Method:
- Herbal vinegar
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 25 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Chop fresh leaves and fill a jar about halfway.
- Cover with good apple or wine vinegar, close, and macerate 1–2 weeks.
- Strain into a bottle — use in salads, with tomatoes, and in marinades.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Maceration takes weeks.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Sweet basil — Herb card
Herbal vinegar — Processing method detail