GREEN (Ripe) Sweet Gum Balls (One Dozen) SOLD OUT!
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Harvested while still green, the spiky green balls the American tree (Liquidambar contain Shikimic acid, the active ingredient in the flu medication, Tamiflu.
To make a tincture, cut the green balls into pieces and place in a clean Mason jar. Cover the balls with vodka or Everclear alcohol and tightly close the lid. Put in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks, giving the mixture a good shake about once a week. Strain the mixture after 4-6 weeks. Take 10-20 drops in juice at the first sign of cold or flu.