How to make A Herbal TINCTURE 

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Herbal tinctures are made by extracting the medicinal compounds from herbs using alcohol or a mixture of alcohol and water. Tinctures are a common form of herbal medicine and have been used for centuries to harness the healing properties of plants. Here are a few reasons why herbs are made into tinctures: 1. Concentration: Tinctures allow for a high concentration of the herb’s active constituents to be extracted, making them potent and effective. The alcohol acts as a solvent, extracting a wide range of beneficial compounds from the plant material. 2. Longevity: Tinctures have a longer shelf life compared to other herbal preparations like teas or dried herbs. The alcohol in the tincture acts as a preservative, helping to maintain the potency and efficacy of the herbal extract over time. 3. Convenience: Tinctures are easy to use and have a longer shelf life, making them convenient for storage and transportation. They also allow for precise dosing, as the concentration of the tincture can be adjusted based on the desired potency. 4. Absorption: The alcohol in tinctures enhances the absorption of the herb’s medicinal compounds into the bloodstream. This can facilitate faster and more efficient delivery of the herb’s therapeutic benefits to the body. It’s important to note that herbal tinctures should be used with care and under the guidance of a knowledgeable healthcare professional or herbalist, as they can still have potent effects and interactions with other medications or health conditions. @kimbucha1 hope this helps

I reccomend "Making Plant Medicine" by Richo Cech. It is literally a tincture recipe book with everything you need to know - how to make it, what to use, ratios, alternatives and dosage.

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You have to research the properties of each individual herb yourself.

I love the book Herbal Medicine: From the Heart of the Earth by Dr. Sharol Tilgner. I'm getting a bachelors degree in Herbal Science and that is like our bible!

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The alternative to use is Apple Cider Vinegar.

Glycerine is a substitute for alcohol

I'm curious about that as well. The ones I've seen are using fresh plant material, so I wonder if that makes a difference?

Organic apple cider vinegar is a good alternative for many herbs 👍

@@collegenatmed Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Can I ask you, is there a specific ratio of ACV to use as an alternative to vodka, or is it used the same 1:1 ratio proportion? Do you have any additional instructional materials on your website such as charts or tables?

I'm not sure why that wouldn't work, but just to be on the safe side I would increase the alcohol percentage of the tincture with additional alcohol and combo that with maybe a 1-2 week reduction in time for the waiting process

My tinctures (some) are years old and unstrained. No issues. I also strained some and added extra herbs, no issues. Work well (i.e my yarrow tincture breaks down blood clots in 24hours beautifully).

Wow. I love that information on yarrow!!

You're probably looking at a very minimal reduction in alcohol concentration, but not likely enough to bring down the actual quality of the tincture. For some herbs, a bit of water is actually RECOMMENDED to bring down the strength. The human body can be disturbed by certain herbs in high concentration.

You can do it with vinegar or honey.

Water will spoil

Hi Elisa, thanks for your question. Any rose with a scent should be good, but the varieties we use medicinally are Damask rose and Rosa gallica. Hope this helps!

Wild roses works best. I found. Undisturbed and uncultivated, natural. Cultivated must be unsprayed, away from pollution (roads).

You can use viniger too apple cider is best. Alcohol penetrates the herb in a more deeper way than for say vinegar. Since it is a tincture you would only be using a few drops per day under the tongue depending on the medicine you are trying to create. There are so many great books that explain deeper , if you have some great thrift stores you can score some for a cheap price but these are some good titles alchemy of herbs by Rosalee de la forte herb source book David Hoffman he has so many great books . I’m taking an herbalism course and to my understanding tincture are used to intensify the herbs medicine to be taken in a more concentrated way like medicine, than for say a decoction or tea. But yes viniger is a great substitute if you’re trying to avoid liquor. Also a great herb for repairing the lining of the liver is slipper Elm it’s great if you had alcohol damage.

I believe it would still be a liver detox because most tinctures with alcohol are drank with water. Like I ml (1/5 tsp) to 4-8 oz water.

@@angelaterrazas8964 But the alcohol doesnt dissolve in the water. Its still alcohol and alcohol is liver toxic.