General Method of Preparation
- Herbs are put in a container and a spirit of 40% or more ethanol is added, 80 proof Vodka or 190 proof Everclear, for example.
- The jar is left to stand for 2–3 weeks and shaken occasionally in order to maximize extraction.
More accurate measuring can be done by combining 1 part herbs with a water-ethanol mixture of 2-10 parts, depending on the herb itself. For most tinctures, however, 1 part water to 5 parts ethanol is typical.
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