Kopf Canyon Botanics

How to Make Tinctures with Medicinal Herbs Making tinctures with medicinal herbs is easy and only requires three ingredients  and a few supplies. Not only is a tincture the simplest way to use herbs, but it  increases the potency and extends their shelf life.  Tincture Ingredients: Medicinal Herb (many are available through canyonbotanics.com ) 100 proof drinking alcohol, such as Vodka Time and patience (6 to 8 weeks!) Fresh herbs are preferred for tinctures, but dried herbs can be used as well.  We use 100 proof alcohol (50% alcohol) regardless, though some will use 80 proof (40% alcohol) with dried herbs because of the water content.  Alcohol should be distilled spirits for consumption - not rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is toxic. Vodka will not impart a flavor, but any variety of spirit (whiskey, brandy, gin, rum and others). Tinctures can also be made with food grade glycerin or vinegar. We prefer alcohol t inctures because they are absorbed by the b...