Natural Health Glossary
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tincture

a medication that is an alcoholic solution of an extract of a vegetable or animal substance or a chemical.
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general preparation guidelines

• in a large enough jar, place 4 oz of dried herb to each pint of alcohol (vodka - no more than 30% alcohol), or 8oz of fresh herbs, and close tightly.


• keep the jar in a warm place, and shake twice daily.


• after 14 days, you can strain the liquid through cheesecloth.


• store in a dark air-tight bottle.

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