Guest guest Posted January 21, 2002 Report Share Posted January 21, 2002 In a message dated 1/21/02 5:15:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, herbgardener writes: > Also, if I'm making a tincture, does the quality of the booze make a > difference in the quality of the tincture? > If you use cheap alcohol, it's still cheap alcohol. I tried to cut expenses and use the store brand 100 proof vodka and I could taste the difference. Also, sometimes it burns and could stomach backup for lack of a better term. That yuck feeling in your esophagus just before it hits your stomach. I switched back to Smirnoff and it's much better. All the other problems went away. If I hit the lottery, I'll use Stoly 100 proof Gold as that is really the smooth one. ;-) There is a difference in your carrier oils and some are better for different things. Some have longer shelf lives and some smell better than others. I know there are some others on the list that know the carriers well so hopefully they'll post. Have a wonderful day. Just my opinion Patty Corapi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2002 Report Share Posted January 21, 2002 Hi all, I have 2 questions: I know that some carrier oils are more expensive than others, but are there some that are better with certain herbs/oils or better for certain conditions than others? Also, if I'm making a tincture, does the quality of the booze make a difference in the quality of the tincture? Thanks, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2002 Report Share Posted January 22, 2002 Thanks Patty Denise If you use cheap alcohol, it's still cheap alcohol. I tried to cut expenses and use the store brand 100 proof vodka and I could taste the difference. Also, sometimes it burns and could stomach backup for lack of a better term. That yuck feeling in your esophagus just before it hits your stomach. I switched back to Smirnoff and it's much better. All the other problems went away. If I hit the lottery, I'll use Stoly 100 proof Gold as that is really the smooth one. ;-) There is a difference in your carrier oils and some are better for different things. Some have longer shelf lives and some smell better than others. I know there are some others on the list that know the carriers well so hopefully they'll post. Have a wonderful day. Just my opinion Patty Corapi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2002 Report Share Posted January 22, 2002 > Also, if I'm making a tincture, does the quality of the booze make a > difference in the quality of the tincture? > Personally I find ( as does many herbalists books I have read ) that plain cheap vodka works just as well as anything else. Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2002 Report Share Posted January 23, 2002 " I know that some carrier oils are more expensive than others, but are there some that are better with certain herbs/oils or better for certain conditions than others? " Very much so. The chemical makeup of the herb and of the oil need to 'mesh' to get a good infusion. Certain oils penetrate the skin better than others. Start reading books/websites and taking notes, and taking notes on everything you make and how it works when you try it. " Also, if I'm making a tincture, does the quality of the booze make a difference in the quality of the tincture? " If you are going to take the tincture (drop it on your tongue), then pick a booze you like, or at least can stomach! Otherwise, alcohol to water ratio is the same, it is the other ingredients and the purity of the alcohol that make one better than the other. I like Absolut Vodka (I also drink it, so it is always around) and Everclear. For the must be smooth stuff I like Sky Vodka. Just depends on what you want it for in the end. And most homemade tinctures are not very precise anyways. Especially if you are going with the fill the jar with herbs, top with alcohol method:) Blessings, Soseneda AIM: SosenedaA ICQ: 47264444 : soseneda_arianrhod wichitapagans/ Info, Networking, And Activities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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