Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice? Thanks! Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 cheesecloth can be found in grocery stores with the canning supplies ... that one is " special " for human food preparations . i would NOT buy it at a fabric store , unless you plan on washing it a few times in dishsoap . you can rewash the cheesecloth and use it over and over again . also , ... a good tea sieve ought to work for smaller amounts MARANATHA ! gabriele gcliburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 ### I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles fromthe tincture... Any advice?Thanks, Georgia ______________________________ They are recommended in some of my books, they come in a sealed package, keep them in that package and remove from the center of the package. This will cut down on any air born contamination. I also wear latex gloves when I work with mine. Cheese cloth also works well, but I like the filters better because they leave little or no sediment behind and the tinctures are more clear. Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I use unbleached muslin If you are worried about contamination just boil it for 10-15 minutes first, then wash thoroughly and make sure all the soap is rinsed out before using it with your herbs. Yes cheesecloth is much too porous for most herbs. Saturday, September 23, 2006, 4:11:29 PM, you wrote: > I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice? Thanks! Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi, I use coffee filters I also use cheese cloth I put it inside a mesh tea strainer so it catches the most of it, the sediment that is left can then be strained in a coffee filter. Muslin can easily be washed several times to remove whatever bothers you about it. I've used muslin with no ill effects. LynnGeorgia Lundie <gklundie wrote: I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice? Thanks! Georgia Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 i think you layer it to make the holes 'smaller'.jillOn 9/23/06, Georgia Lundie <gklundie wrote: .....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice? Thanks! Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Great!!! Thanks so much for the info!! On 9/24/06, Micki <micki_ wrote: ### I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice?Thanks, Georgia ______________________________ They are recommended in some of my books, they come in a sealed package, keep them in that package and remove from the center of the package. This will cut down on any air born contamination. I also wear latex gloves when I work with mine. Cheese cloth also works well, but I like the filters better because they leave little or no sediment behind and the tinctures are more clear. Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Best is an all natural organic cotton clothe and you can find these on the internet. I'd stay away from coffee filters as they may take out too much of the plant matter. Doc Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc - Georgia Lundie herbal remedies Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:11 PM Herbal Remedies - Straining tinctures - question I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice? Thanks! Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Doc - so after straining a tincture, is there still supposed to be some of the residual matter in it (like it will be cloudy?)....I have never seen a tincture that was completed...Thank you so much to everyone for your words of advice!!! On 9/25/06, Dr. Ian Shillington <DocShillington wrote: Best is an all natural organic cotton clothe and you can find these on the internet. I'd stay away from coffee filters as they may take out too much of the plant matter. Doc Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc - Georgia Lundie herbal remedies Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:11 PM Herbal Remedies - Straining tinctures - question I just started some tinctures, and am worried about the straining process...is it alright to use the unbleached, natural coffee filters? I read that cheese cloth or unbleached muslin fabric is best...but after working at one point in a factory that produced fabrics, I would be worried about contamination, although it is to be 'unbleached' muslin...just ugh...I am sure it is mass produced somewhere, and I could not imagine using it (so this may just be my issue...but it is what it is...)....and cheese cloth has holes that are far to large, in my opinion, to strain small particles from the tincture... Any advice? Thanks! Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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