Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 How would you properly make tinctures from powders? I recently made some from powders. I just put the powder in the jar and covered it with vodka and shake it up everyday. The powders tend to stick to the bottom of the jar so I really have to turn it upside down and shake it well. It's been about a month and it looks and smells like a tincture, so I assume I did it right. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 How would you properly make tinctures from powders? Or is it better just to mix the powder with juice?? I am going to be orderingg some bulk herbs but unfortunately they don't come in their whole form only as powders. Thanks for any advise.. unless someone knows where I can order some Shatavari Roots and the used part of the Ashgwanda plant in the USA. Thanks Deana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 I heard that alot of it comes over seas and has fecal matter in it. Yikes! I wouldn't want a fecal matter tincture!! Better start ordering from somewhere else! Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Go to: http://www.herbalcom.com They have powder or c/s (cut and sifted) The powder is used for capsules, the c/s for tea and tinctures. herbal remedies , Deana <squeekyme@c...> wrote: > > How would you properly make tinctures from powders? Or is it better > just to mix the powder with juice?? I am going to be orderingg some > bulk herbs but unfortunately they don't come in their whole form only > as powders. Thanks for any advise.. unless someone knows where I can > order some Shatavari Roots and the used part of the Ashgwanda plant in > the USA. > > Thanks > Deana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks but I haven't found that herbalcom.com is organic ... or from the US.. from our discussions I heard that alot of it comes over seas and has fecal matter in it. thx Deana tempo33x wrote: > > > Go to: http://www.herbalcom.com They have powder or c/s (cut and > sifted) The powder is used for capsules, the c/s for tea and > tinctures. herbal remedies , Deana <squeekyme@c...> wrote: > > > > How would you properly make tinctures from powders? Or is it > better > > just to mix the powder with juice?? I am going to be orderingg > some > > bulk herbs but unfortunately they don't come in their whole form > only > > as powders. Thanks for any advise.. unless someone knows where I > can > > order some Shatavari Roots and the used part of the Ashgwanda > plant in > > the USA. > > > > Thanks > > Deana > > 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...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 > How would you properly make tinctures from powders? Or is it better > just to mix the powder with juice?? I am going to be ordering some > bulk herbs but unfortunately they don't come in their whole form only > as powders. Thanks for any advise.. unless someone knows where I can > order some Shatavari Roots and the used part of the Ashgwanda plant in > the USA. > > Thanks > Deana Hi Deana, I'm Satin, and new here. When I need tincture in a hurry, I always use powder and percolate. Works like a charm and you get excellent tincture in a few hours! Satin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hmm!, how did you know what ratio to use?, I just make sure that, when the herbs and mixture settle, the bottle contains 3/4 herb (the herbs usually sink to the bottom) and 1/4 liquid floating on the top. So 3/4 of the bottle is herb and 1/4 of it is liquid. also my wife has Hepatitis C, so I really do not think that Vodka is a really good idea!!. I have never used anything except vodka. Maybe someone else can offer suggestions. I personally think the vodka wouldn't hurt her, as it is such a small quantity. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi Hmm!, how did you know what ratio to use?, also my wife has Hepatitis C, so I really do not think that Vodka is a really good idea!!. Kind regards Jeff - MorningGlory113 herbal remedies Monday, October 04, 2004 6:55 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - Making tinctures with powders How would you properly make tinctures from powders? I recently made some from powders. I just put the powder in the jar and covered it with vodka and shake it up everyday. The powders tend to stick to the bottom of the jar so I really have to turn it upside down and shake it well. It's been about a month and it looks and smells like a tincture, so I assume I did it right.Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 The alcohol dissipates when put in hot tea, so I think it is really not an issue, unless a person has been alcoholic and wishes to avoid it for this reason. - MorningGlory113 herbal remedies Tuesday, October 05, 2004 8:19 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - Making tinctures with powders Hmm!, how did you know what ratio to use?, I just make sure that, when the herbs and mixture settle, the bottle contains 3/4 herb (the herbs usually sink to the bottom) and 1/4 liquid floating on the top. So 3/4 of the bottle is herb and 1/4 of it is liquid.also my wife has Hepatitis C, so I really do not think that Vodka is a really good idea!!.I have never used anything except vodka. Maybe someone else can offer suggestions. I personally think the vodka wouldn't hurt her, as it is such a small quantity.GloriaFederal 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 October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 The problem with powders is that they have already began to be broken down. The violable oils are the first to be lost. The difference may be compared to fresh ground coffee beans vs. packaged ground coffee. You can see, feel, smell and taste the difference. Commercially (profit-wise, powdering offers key advantages). As a general rule fresh is best. Cut and sifted (C/S) herbs are a happy choice. One may still inspect the herb for quality. Use a herb grinder just prior to tincturing ensures a higher potency. However even low grade powders can make potent medicinals. Ed Kasper LAc. Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Acupuncture is a jab well done herbal remedies [herbal remedies ] Tuesday, October 05, 2004 1:25 AM herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - Digest Number 3630 There are 4 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: Making tinctures with powders " tempo33x " <tempo33x 2. Re: Re: Making tinctures with powders Deana <squeekyme 3. RE: " Satin " <satin 4. Re: Re: Making tinctures with powders MorningGlory113 ______________________ ______________________ Message: 1 Tue, 05 Oct 2004 00:23:55 -0000 " tempo33x " <tempo33x Re: Making tinctures with powders Go to: http://www.herbalcom.com They have powder or c/s (cut and sifted) The powder is used for capsules, the c/s for tea and tinctures. herbal remedies , Deana <squeekyme@c...> wrote: > > How would you properly make tinctures from powders? Or is it better > just to mix the powder with juice?? I am going to be orderingg some > bulk herbs but unfortunately they don't come in their whole form only > as powders. Thanks for any advise.. unless someone knows where I can > order some Shatavari Roots and the used part of the Ashgwanda plant in > the USA. > > Thanks > Deana ______________________ ______________________ Message: 2 Mon, 04 Oct 2004 20:54:35 -0500 Deana <squeekyme Re: Re: Making tinctures with powders Thanks but I haven't found that herbalcom.com is organic ... or from the US.. from our discussions I heard that alot of it comes over seas and has fecal matter in it. thx Deana tempo33x wrote: > > > Go to: http://www.herbalcom.com They have powder or c/s (cut and > sifted) The powder is used for capsules, the c/s for tea and > tinctures. herbal remedies , Deana <squeekyme@c...> wrote: > > > > How would you properly make tinctures from powders? Or is it > better > > just to mix the powder with juice?? I am going to be orderingg > some > > bulk herbs but unfortunately they don't come in their whole form > only > > as powders. Thanks for any advise.. unless someone knows where I > can > > order some Shatavari Roots and the used part of the Ashgwanda > plant in > > the USA. > > > > Thanks > > Deana > > 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...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 what is tincture and what is it used for? New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 That's just speculation, let's not jump to conclusions..... -- In herbal remedies , MorningGlory113@a... wrote: > > > > I heard that alot of it comes over seas and > > has fecal matter in it. > > Yikes! I wouldn't want a fecal matter tincture!! Better start ordering from > somewhere else! > > Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 I know you can use apple cider vinegar in place of vodka, and discard after 1 year. hugs Deana Jeffrey Sutton wrote: > also my wife has Hepatitis C, so I really do not think that Vodka is a > really good idea!!. > Kind regards > Jeff > > --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Tinctures are herbs that have been put into jars or bottles and then have alcohol or apple cider vinegar added and they sit for 2 weeks to 6 months and the liquid pulls all the potentcy from the herb into the liquid. The herbs are then strained out from the liquid and the liquid put back into the bottle... that is the tincture... which you take in a little water or juice or tea... Tinctures make the shelf life of an herb last longer. Hope this helps ... hugs Deana Tonya wrote: > what is tincture and what is it used for? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hi, I am hoping your name is Satin as in Satin sheets and not Satin as in the Devil. ;-) LOL , Anyway you said you use powder and percolate. Does that mean like you run it through the coffemaker ? Thx hugs Deana Satin wrote: > When I need tincture in a hurry, I > always use powder and percolate. Works like a charm and you get excellent > tincture in a few hours! > > Satin > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 > Hi, I am hoping your name is Satin as in Satin sheets and not Satin as > in the Devil. Actually the latter is spelled Sat*A*n, not Sat*I*n. ;-) LOL , Anyway you said you use powder and > percolate. Does that mean like you run it through the coffemaker ? No, this is laboratory glassware - I got it about 10 years ago when I was taking my herbal certification course. It's a big funnel shaped glass thing with a drip controller and surgical tubing. I put a non-bleached coffee filter in, then the powder, then the alcohol (I always use Everclear - purest thing there is, moreso than vodka) and then another coffee filter. I put a bag over the top to prevent dust/evaporation. Then the tubing goes through another bag into the jar, and I adjust it to drop about 1/sec. Voila! Be sure and cover the recipient jar and put a slit for the tubing or the alcohol evaporates and you lose most of your tincture! Satin > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 OHHH, very cool, and thanks for the correction on the name. Best Regards Deana Satin wrote: > > > > > Hi, I am hoping your name is Satin as in Satin sheets and not Satin as > > in the Devil. > > Actually the latter is spelled Sat*A*n, not Sat*I*n. > > ;-) LOL , Anyway you said you use powder and > > percolate. Does that mean like you run it through the coffemaker ? > > No, this is laboratory glassware - I got it about 10 years ago when I was > taking my herbal certification course. It's a big funnel shaped glass > thing > with a drip controller and surgical tubing. I put a non-bleached coffee > filter in, then the powder, then the alcohol (I always use Everclear - > purest thing there is, moreso than vodka) and then another coffee > filter. I > put a bag over the top to prevent dust/evaporation. Then the tubing goes > through another bag into the jar, and I adjust it to drop about 1/sec. > Voila! Be sure and cover the recipient jar and put a slit for the > tubing or > the alcohol evaporates and you lose most of your tincture! > > Satin > > > > 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...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 No need to use alcohol. Especially when intended for more immediate use. Other considerations vinegar honey oils glycerin Alcohol is a choice when extracting substance that is not water soluble (most things are) or when a long shelf life is warranted or when insurance requirements must be meet. In all other cases other use something else. Alcohol is a poison in the body. Ed Kasper LAc acupuncture & medicinal herbalist Hi Hmm!, how did you know what ratio to use?, also my wife has Hepatitis C, so I really do not think that Vodka is a really good idea!!. Kind regards Jeff -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.275 / Virus Database: 264.10.0 - Release 10/5/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Is it ok to use regular white distilled vinegar? Ed Kasper [edkasper] Wednesday, October 06, 2004 12:33 PM herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - RE: Making tinctures with powders No need to use alcohol. Especially when intended for more immediate use. Other considerations vinegar honey oils glycerin Alcohol is a choice when extracting substance that is not water soluble (most things are) or when a long shelf life is warranted or when insurance requirements must be meet. In all other cases other use something else. Alcohol is a poison in the body. Ed Kasper LAc acupuncture & medicinal herbalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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