What are Tinctures and how to use one
What is a Tincture and How to Use one Introduction A tincture is a liquid extract of herbs and other medicinal products, usually in alcohol. Homemade tinctures are easy to make and great for when you want to take an herbal remedy at home or on the go. A tincture is made by soaking herbs in alcohol for a period of time until the desired constituents are extracted from them into solution. Why use a Tincture? Tinctures are easy to use. Tinctures are convenient. Tinctures are potent. Tinctures are cost effective. They’re also easy to make and store, and transport as well! What is a Tincture? Tinctures are most commonly made by soaking herbs in alcohol. This process extracts the beneficial properties of the herbs, leaving them in a concentrated form. You can make tinctures at home or buy them from a health food store. There are two types of tinctures: those with alcohol and those without it. What are the benefits of using a Tincture? They’re easy to use, because all you have to do is ...