Guest guest Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks for the info. One more question...how do you avoid spoilage when tincturing with fresh plant matter? I always tincture with dry plant material, but I know people use fresh, I just worried about the moisture content. Thanks Again, Juliet > Hi Juliet, > > Yes, you strain out the old plant material and add fresh to the liquid. > This is an exciting way to capture the floral scents we love that can't be > distilled or those that don't work as well in enfleurage. I just put a > second batch of the carnations through - the alcohol can pull scent/color > from these in a matter of hours. I think it's important to note that it > could take many re-infusions to get the strength you might want, > especially > for the lilac. Nature has always demanded patience, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 On Behalf Of bartclan Monday, June 13, 2005 12:40 PM Re: Extracting florals Thanks for the info. One more question...how do you avoid spoilage when tincturing with fresh plant matter? I always tincture with dry plant material, but I know people use fresh, I just worried about the moisture content. Thanks Again, Juliet You're welcome, Juliet, You will have more trouble with fresh plant oil infusions in this regard (because the water left behind in the oil from the fresh plant material has to evaporate completely before you can cap/seal) . . . usually the alcohol in a tincture will prevent spoilage, especially if you don't leave plant material in too long and make sure after your strain to place your tincture in *very* clean bottles with clean caps. I never re-use bottles or caps for this process and I always make sure to autoclave them first. I (and others have, too) have posted pretty extensive information on oil infusions/tincturing . . . can't remember if it was here or on Stacey's list. If someone else saved it, perhaps they can send it to you. Be well, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane, http://www.wingedseed.com " First of all, cultivate a contented spirit; a garden is a good place to begin. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Thanks Marcia, my neighbor has some lilac's that I can use, so I will try tincturing them fresh in everclear. Snip: > You will have more trouble with fresh plant oil infusions in this regard > (because the water left behind in the oil from the fresh plant material > has > to evaporate completely before you can cap/seal) . . . usually the > alcohol > in a tincture will prevent spoilage, especially if you don't leave plant > material in too long and make sure after your strain to place your > tincture > in *very* clean bottles with clean caps. I never re-use bottles or caps > for > this process and I always make sure to autoclave them first. I (and > others > have, too) have posted pretty extensive information on oil > infusions/tincturing . . . can't remember if it was here or on Stacey's > list. If someone else saved it, perhaps they can send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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