What is Tincture?

Tinctures are a type of herbal extract that can be made by infusing different types of herbs in alcohol or glycerin. They are an effective and efficient way to make use of the various beneficial compounds found in medicinal herbs. Tinctures are also a great way to add a bit of flavor and medicinal value to your culinary recipes.

Tinctures have been used for centuries as a traditional form of herbal medicine and are a great way to add some extra medicinal power to your recipes. By infusing herbs into alcohol or glycerin, their compounds can be released and taken internally. This form of herbal medicine is fast-acting and the effects can be felt almost immediately after taking it.

Benefits of Tinctures

The main benefit of using tinctures is that they are able to extract the beneficial compounds from herbs in a much more effective way than other methods. This is because alcohol and glycerin are able to penetrate the cell walls of herbs and extract the beneficial compounds much more effectively than other methods. Tinctures are also much more potent than other methods, allowing you to use less of the herb to achieve the same effect.

Tinctures are also a great form of herbal medicine because they are fast-acting and easy to take. Unlike other forms of herbal medicine, tinctures are ready to use immediately and can be taken in a variety of ways. You can take them sublingually, by mixing them into drinks or food, or even by adding them to your bathwater for a relaxing soak.

How to Make Tinctures

Making tinctures is relatively easy. You will need a jar with a lid, your chosen herb, some alcohol or glycerin, and a strainer. First, fill the jar with your chosen herb and pour the alcohol or glycerin over with enough to just cover the herbs. Close the lid tightly and let the jar sit for 2-4 weeks. Shake the jar twice a day to ensure that all the compounds of the herbs are extracted.

After 2-4 weeks, strain the liquid into another jar and discard the herbs. Your tincture is now ready to use! Keep the tincture in a dark and cool place. It should last 3-5 years.

Conclusion

Tinctures are a great way to make use of various herbs in a potent and easy-to-use form of herbal medicine. They are fast-acting and easy to take in a variety of different ways and can be used to add some beneficial compounds to your culinary recipes. Making tinctures is relatively easy, and the results can last for several years.