What Is A Tincture?

A tincturea solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent not rubbing alcohol, use alcohol such as vodka that is at least 80 proof. Tinctures are taken orally ussually a few drops under the tongue.

To make a tincture you will use fresh, powdered, or dried herbs submerged in alcohol to extract the useful chemicals in the herb into the solution. The solution (herbs and alcohol) are placed in a sealed container and stored in a cool dark spot. Periodically shake to the container to speed up the extraction process. It can take a couple of weeks in some cases for the extraction process to finish.



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