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The Ultimate Guide to Herbal Tinctures: How to Make, Use, and Master the Art of Extraction

The Ultimate Guide to Herbal Tinctures: How to Make, Use, and Master the Art of Extraction

Posted by Sarah Aries Holistic Herbalist on Mar 11th 2025

Mastering the Art of Tincture Making: The Ultimate Guide Tincture making is a time-tested method of extracting and preserving the medicinal compounds of herbs and plants using alcohol, glycerin, or vinegar as a solvent. These concentrated herbal extracts provide a potent, convenient, and long-lasting way to support health and wellness. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced herbalist, this gu …
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The Folk Method of Tincturing

Posted by 1st Chinese Herbs on Jun 21st 2016

Tinctures are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of herbs. They extract all the healthy benefits out of the herbs into the liquid solvent, also called a menstruum.  This allows a potent dosage verses other available forms of the herb. Dosages of the concentrated tincture require a smaller dose, than say a cup of herbal tea.  Super simple to use and it is so easy to stick a small …
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