Materials
- 1200 ml 45% strength alcohol (vodka is most commonly used)
- 1 kg dried herb (divided into three equal batches of 333 g each)
Method
- Place the 333 g of dried herb material in the jar
- Pour 1200 ml over the herb
- Seal and label the jar
- Leave to macerate for between 3–4 weeks
- Stir or shake the jar regularly
- After four weeks, strain the maceration through muslin into a bowl
- Measure out the second batch of 333 g herb material
- Pour the retained alcohol extraction from the first tincture over the dried herb
- Macerate for another 3–4 weeks
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Preparation overview
A tincture is a concentrated liquid extract. Herb condition, solvent strength, ratio, maceration time and intended route of use are safety-critical facts that must be verified before publication.
At a glance
- Prep: 1 hour
- Yield: a highly concentrated 1:1 tincture.
Equipment
- 2–3 litre glass kilner jar
- Muslin cloth
- Funnel
- Amber glass storage bottles
Storage and shelf life
- Once the tincture has been pressed, bottle into glass (preferably amber) jars and keep out of direct sunlight in a cool place. As the alcohol is at 45%, this will act as a preservative, however it is always recommended to check the tincture for signs of mould before consuming.
- What compounds are extracted in a 45% alcohol solution?
- This percentage alcohol will extract both water soluble and alcohol soluble compounds, offering a broad-spectrum tincture. Some of the compounds extracted include:
- Tannins
- Polysaccharides
- Mucilage
Safety review
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- Alcohol-containing preparations may be unsuitable for children, pregnancy, liver disease or people avoiding alcohol.
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- Alcohol-containing preparations may be unsuitable for children, pregnancy, liver disease or people avoiding alcohol.
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