Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh ones as easily? Merci beaucoup, --Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Dang girl, You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop ya. Don Quai - supervixen08 herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh ones as easily?Merci beaucoup,--Jen ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 also with fresh there is something about moisture content... I'll have to look that up and get back to you (unless you know Don) SuziDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: Dang girl, You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop ya. Don Quai - supervixen08 herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh ones as easily?Merci beaucoup,--Jen ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Well shoot, I ain't a sure I knows where you is going which this. But yes, fresh herbs do have a higher moisture content. Pretty obvious. That being said this will put moisture into your tincture. Now you will have water in there along with your alcohol. This might not be a bad thing depending on which strength alcohol you are going to use to tincture with. Also, you need to use approximately twice as much fresh herb as you do dry to get the same amount of constituents into your tincture. Doesn't take much to dry the herb. A little Texas heat, dry your herbs out of direct sun though. Should be done in a day or two. Don Quai - Suzanne herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 6:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question also with fresh there is something about moisture content... I'll have to look that up and get back to you (unless you know Don) SuziDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: Dang girl, You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop ya. Don Quai - supervixen08 herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh ones as easily?Merci beaucoup,--Jen ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 That was part of it... but somewhere it seems that there was something about mold.... can't put my finger on the info though....and maybe I just dreamed it... lolDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: Well shoot, I ain't a sure I knows where you is going which this. But yes, fresh herbs do have a higher moisture content. Pretty obvious. That being said this will put moisture into your tincture. Now you will have water in there along with your alcohol. This might not be a bad thing depending on which strength alcohol you are going to use to tincture with. Also, you need to use approximately twice as much fresh herb as you do dry to get the same amount of constituents into your tincture. Doesn't take much to dry the herb. A little Texas heat, dry your herbs out of direct sun though. Should be done in a day or two. Don Quai - Suzanne herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 6:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question also with fresh there is something about moisture content... I'll have to look that up and get back to you (unless you know Don) SuziDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: Dang girl, You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop ya. Don Quai - supervixen08 herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh ones as easily?Merci beaucoup,--Jen ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Don't need to worry about mold if using alcohol. It will inhibit it. If using ACV that might be another consideration altogether. Don Quai - Suzanne herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 8:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question That was part of it... but somewhere it seems that there was something about mold.... can't put my finger on the info though....and maybe I just dreamed it... lol ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 also when they are dry they do not introduce water to the mix thereby diluting it. the dry seem to better for me when making salves or oils love,,,, granny lee- Don Quai herbal remedies Dang girl, You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop ya. Don Quai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Maybe that is where I read it - dealing with acv or glycerine.... oh well... we had a good discusionDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: Don't need to worry about mold if using alcohol. It will inhibit it. If using ACV that might be another consideration altogether. Don Quai - Suzanne herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 8:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question That was part of it... but somewhere it seems that there was something about mold.... can't put my finger on the info though....and maybe I just dreamed it... lol ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 I remember asking questions about this.. Candidatis or maybe the spelling is wrong.. and Doc said that it was not a problem with ACV. Other vinegar had mold problems but not this one. Brigitte Ça me fait plaisir..;-) Suzanne [suziesgoats] January 4, 2004 3:19 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question Maybe that is where I read it - dealing with acv or glycerine.... oh well... we had a good discusionDon Quai <mysticalherbalist wrote: Don't need to worry about mold if using alcohol. It will inhibit it. If using ACV that might be another consideration altogether. Don Quai - Suzanne herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 8:07 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question That was part of it... but somewhere it seems that there was something about mold.... can't put my finger on the info though....and maybe I just dreamed it... lol ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Oh Nooooooo it is contagious now.. and it is my fault..(weeping) How can I make it up to you? Désolée, Brigitte Don Quai [mysticalherbalist] January 4, 2004 11:27 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question Dang girl, You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop ya. Don Quai - supervixen08 herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh ones as easily?Merci beaucoup,--Jen ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 ROFL, your just infectious Brgitte. Don Quai - Bridge herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 10:36 PM RE: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question Oh Nooooooo it is contagious now.. and it is my fault..(weeping) How can I make it up to you? Désolée, Brigitte ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Ummm Brigitte, Sorry, must be bed time I can't even spell now. Don Quai - Don Quai herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 10:37 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question ROFL, your just infectious Brgitte. Don Quai ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Thanks Brigette.... I knew I saw something about it somewhere...lolBridge <bbaas wrote: I remember asking questions about this.. Candidatis or maybe the spelling is wrong.. and Doc said that it was not a problem with ACV. Other vinegar had mold problems but not this one. Brigitte Ça me fait plaisir..;-) Find out what made the Top Searches of 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Hehe does that count if I'm only half-French? lol Thanks very much, Don herbal remedies , " Don Quai " <mysticalherbalist> wrote: > Dang girl, > > You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong > with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually > gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is > very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing > tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people > etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much > easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop > ya. > > Don Quai > - > supervixen08 > herbal remedies > Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM > [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question > > > I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are > best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities > tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? > Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? > And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh > ones as easily? > > Merci beaucoup, > --Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Does Cayenne and Garlic will get rid of this? Brigitte Don Quai [mysticalherbalist] January 4, 2004 4:37 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question ROFL, your just infectious Brgitte. Don Quai - Bridge herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 10:36 PM RE: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question Oh Nooooooo it is contagious now.. and it is my fault..(weeping) How can I make it up to you? Désolée, Brigitte ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 You will never know (because I won't tell you..LOL) how many ways my kids spelled my name giving it so many different meaning.. English or French.. Maybe that is why I have a personality problem.. there is two I in my name..LOL Brigitte Don Quai [mysticalherbalist] January 4, 2004 4:39 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question Ummm Brigitte, Sorry, must be bed time I can't even spell now. Don Quai - Don Quai herbal remedies Sunday, January 04, 2004 10:37 PM Re: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question ROFL, your just infectious Brgitte. Don Quai ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release 12/30/03Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Doc.. Did I pass the test? Brigitte Suzanne [suziesgoats] January 4, 2004 5:03 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question Thanks Brigette.... I knew I saw something about it somewhere...lolBridge <bbaas wrote: I remember asking questions about this.. Candidatis or maybe the spelling is wrong.. and Doc said that it was not a problem with ACV. Other vinegar had mold problems but not this one. Brigitte Ça me fait plaisir..;-) Find out what made the Top Searches of 2003 Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Maybe it will be less painful being only half-French? Got to find my ancestors, see if I don't have another half something to cure at least half of my liveritis..;-) BB supervixen08 [supervixen08] January 4, 2004 8:46 PM herbal remedies [herbal remedies] Re: one last tincturing question Hehe does that count if I'm only half-French? lol Thanks very much, Don herbal remedies , " Don Quai " <mysticalherbalist> wrote: > Dang girl, > > You sound like you are catching French Liveritis too. There is nothing wrong > with using dried herbs to make tinctures with. The only thing that usually > gets lost in the drying out of herbs is the essential oil of which there is > very little in the amount you will be using. Thousands of years of producing > tinctures by monks, priestesses, witches, warlocks, voodoo medicine people > etc bear out this fact. Fresh herbs are fine too but I find dry to be much > easier and better to use. My personal opinion. But hey, don't let that stop > ya. > > Don Quai > - > supervixen08 > herbal remedies > Sunday, January 04, 2004 5:10 PM > [herbal remedies] one last tincturing question > > > I was reading previous threads that mentioned that fresh herbs are > best, and preferred over dry herbs, as some of the good qualities > tend to disappear as the herb dries. How about when making tinctures? > Are fresh herbs still preferred, and if so, how strongly preferred? > And are dried herbs still good to use if I find I can't get fresh > ones as easily? > > Merci beaucoup, > --Jen Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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