ACUTE CANINE HERBALISMLESSON 10: TINCTURES

TINCTURE: an alcohol extraction of an herb’s constituents except minerals.

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MENSTRUM: a liquid that dissolves a solid. Also known as solvent.

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GLYCERITE: a herbal extraction made of vegetable glycerine.

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Glycerine is best at extracting fresh plants that have a lot of juice.

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Glycerites have a shelf life of approximately one to two years depending on the herb and

how they are stored.

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Avoid palm based glycerine because of palm’s current negative

environmental impacts.

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Serious medicine makers choose tincture ratios that gives them the most potent

medicine based on how much water or alcohol is contained in the menstrum.

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This more exact method is useful in extracting a certain

range of volatile oils, moisture laden herbs, some

roots and berries.

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WEIGHT : VOLUME

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WEIGHT : VOLUME2 parts fresh herbs : 1 part menstrum

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WEIGHT : VOLUME1 parts dried herbs : 5 part menstrum

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This is important for dose dependent herbs like lobelia, goldenseal, and comfrey.

The latin name should be present on the product and it should be in a blue

or brown glass bottle.

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You should also know how strong the tincture is, it’s ratio 1:2 or 1:5, what the menstrum was and if it’s made

with fresh or dried material.

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