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John Wort Herbal Tincture for Depression Take 1 oz of St Johns wort herb and put it into a large mason jar. Fill the mason jar with 80 proof vodka. Seal the jar and place in a cupboard away from the light. Shake the tincture every day for 30 days. On the 30th day, strai the loose herb from the liquid and rebottle (you can toss away the herb). Its helpful to use cheesecloth to stain the herb, so that you can wring out all the liquid and not waste any. Now you have an herbal tincture! Take 1-3 tablespoons per day to treat depression.