Tinctures-Information for Mr. Raine

[Guest guest]

Mr Raine,

I made tinctures always with 90 proof vodka or gin if the tincture

is to be used internally.

I also often used an eighty or eighty six proff brandy or whisky for

tinctures, and I found them quite acceptable.

An alcohol solution dissolves all the chemical principles of a plant

and acts to preserve it for further use. Since tinctures are very

contrated extracts of herbs preserved in alcohol, very little is

needed. Use from 5 to an average of 15 drops at a time.

A drop of tincture is equal to a teaspoon of the herb juice.

The basic tincture technicque, I found, or easiest home preparation

is made by steeping herbs in either vodka, gin, whisky, or brandy.

This way I always know that my tinctures can be used internally when

necessary.

 

1 pint 90 proof vodka or gin.

1-4 ounces cut form of herb, depending on the strenght of the herb.

[4 ounces are best].

steep the cut herb for two weeks, strain out the herb or herbs.

Lable the bottle.

I found coffee filters are best to use.

Use glass jars for storage.

 

With respect always, Polaco-polish