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Preparation method

Tinctures

Alcohol-water extracts whose strength depends on exact plant-to-solvent ratios.

Best suited toAdult preparations with reliable formulation and dosing information.
Avoid using forChildren, pregnancy, liver disease or alcohol avoidance without qualified guidance.

Equipment

  • Accurate scale
  • Graduated measure
  • Sealed glass jar
  • Filter

Core workflow

  1. Verify plant identity and ratio
  2. Measure solvent strength
  3. Macerate for the specified duration
  4. Filter, label and dose only from a reviewed reference

Storage and spoilage

Store sealed, labelled and away from children.

Safety boundary

Concentrated extracts demand exact identification, ratio and dose.