This blog provides educational guidance for herbalists and apothecaries using food grade ethanol for tinctures, botanical extractions, and traditional herbal preparations. Articles focus on solvent selection, proof considerations, and best practices for working with plant material. Content is intended for lawful, informed use by practitioners and experienced makers.

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How to choose the best alcohol for making cannabis tinctures

200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol (100% Alcohol) – Best Option For the most effective and purest cannabis tincture, 200 proof food grade ethanol is the gold standard. With zero water content, it maximizes cannabinoid and terpene extraction, ensuring the highest...

How to Choose Cannabis for Tincture using 200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol

Making cannabis tincture is a straightforward process, but selecting the right cannabis is just as important as choosing high-quality 200 proof food grade ethanol as your solvent. The final tincture will only be as good as the starting materials, making...

All About Working with Ethanol for Cannabis Tinctures and Concentrates

Considerations Before You Begin Tincturing with Food Grade Ethanol Comprehensive Guide to Using Ethanol for Cannabis Tinctures and Concentrates. How to choose the best alcohol for cannabis tinctures (and what to avoid). How to Choose Cannabis for Tinctures. About Preparing...

How do Sublingual Tinctures Work?

Sublingual tinctures have become a popular way to experience the therapeutic benefits of cannabis and other herbal remedies because of their fast-acting effects, ease of use, and healthy elimination of combustion (smoking) as the delivery mechanism. Unlike tinctures that are...

How to Make RSO From a 200 Proof Alcohol Tincture

RSO, or "Rick Simpson Oil", is a type of full extract concentrated cannabis oil that has gained attention for its potential therapeutic uses across a broad range of conditions and ailments. Named after Rick Simpson, a Canadian medical marijuana activist,...

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