are widely used by medical users who do not wish to smoke the product.
Tinctures are rapidly absorbed by the body and work quickly. Most users rapidly
feel the effects and the effects tend to last for an extended time.
The active ingredients in tinctures break down quickly if exposed to heat or light.
Therefore, tinctures should be kept in airtight, dark containers, and stored away
from heat and light. Unlike other herbal products, tinctures have no telltale odor.
GLYCERIN VS. ALCOHOL TINCTURES
In most tincture formulas, alcohol is the standard solvent. Alcohol is efficient in
extracting the active ingredients so that you can create a potent tincture. The
ethanol content in alcohol increases the speed of absorption, meaning that you will
feel the effects faster.
However, not everyone can or wants to consume alcohol. Glycerin is a great
alternative for those who want to avoid alcohol. Glycerin is in many food products
and is completely safe to consume. It can be made from plant or animal matter and
many prefer plant-based glycerin. Glycerin is often considered a sweetener and
many enjoy a slightly sweet taste for their tincture.
The downside to glycerin-based tinctures is in its potency. Glycerin can only retain
about 1/3 of the active ingredients compared to alcohol. Glycerin tinctures also
have a shorter shelf life. Vegetable glycerin can be stored for a year while alcohol
tinctures can last up to a year.
SAFETY!! HEATING ALCOHOL RELEASES HIGHLY FLAMMABLE FUMES.
DO NOT have any open flame around the prep materials, the infuser unit, or the
finished products if you are making your tincture with ethanol alcohol. If you have
any doubt at all about heating alcohol, use a non-heat method for making your
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