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QuestionWhat herbs make good tinctures?Erica Docimo is a California and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Owner of Mind and Body Acupuncture, a holistic healthcare and lifestyle studio based in Los Angeles, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in Acupuncture, Herbal Prescriptions, and Eastern and Western Nutrition. Erica holds a Masters of Chinese Medicine from The Emperor’s College with a focus on Women’s Health. She also received training at The Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture (AOA) to become certified in pain reflex-release technique and manual nerve blocking.That's not an easy thing to answer, as you should always choose your ingredients based on the effect you’re looking to achieve, perhaps an immune boost, liver support, or simply flavor - as with cocktail bitters.
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QuestionCan you make a tincture with water?Erica Docimo is a California and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and the Owner of Mind and Body Acupuncture, a holistic healthcare and lifestyle studio based in Los Angeles, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in Acupuncture, Herbal Prescriptions, and Eastern and Western Nutrition. Erica holds a Masters of Chinese Medicine from The Emperor’s College with a focus on Women’s Health. She also received training at The Academy of Orthopedic Acupuncture (AOA) to become certified in pain reflex-release technique and manual nerve blocking.Well, not in the traditional sense. Tinctures are a type of concentrated herbal extract that specifically use alcohol as the base, as opposed to vinegar, glycerine, or water.
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QuestionWill a higher alcohol content make a better tincture?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.In general, a higher alcohol content will make a better tincture. In my experience, most herbalists will use Everclear.
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QuestionCan I use the old bud to make another batch?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.No. The yield from the old bud is probably going to be so low that it would be useless.
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QuestionCan you use chocolate vodka?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.That would not be recommended. You would be adding ingredients such as the chocolate flavoring, which would dilute the herb.
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QuestionShould the herbs be chopped? Is it advisable to placed chopped herbs in a blender with alcohol and puree? Would this not maximize the extraction of compounds?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.The traditional herbalist would likely avoid using a blender. It wouldn't necessarily maximize the extraction, but it is an easier and faster approach. Try it and see how well it works for you!
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