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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Homemade Maitake Mushroom Tincture Recipe Using Food Grade Ethanol

Maitake mushroom, also known as the “Hen of the Woods,” has been prized in traditional and modern herbalism for its immune-modulating and wellness-supporting properties. Making your own Maitake tincture at home allows you to control the quality, strength, and purity...

Homemade Cordyceps Mushroom Tincture Recipe Using Food Grade Ethanol

Cordyceps mushrooms have long been treasured in traditional medicine for their energizing and adaptogenic qualities. Creating your own Cordyceps tincture at home ensures a clean, high-quality extract and puts the power of this remarkable fungus in your hands. This guide...

Homemade Mulberry Bark Tincture and Extract Recipe

While the sweet fruit of the mulberry tree often steals the spotlight, the bark—particularly from the white mulberry (Morus alba)—has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Known for its soothing effects on the lungs and its ability to support...

Homemade Elder Bark Tincture and Extract Recipe using Food Grade Ethanol

While elderberries and elderflowers often take the spotlight in herbal wellness, the bark of the elder tree—particularly the inner bark—has a long history of use in traditional herbalism. Valued for its strong purgative and anti-inflammatory properties, elder bark has been...

Homemade Cedar Bark Tincture and Extract Recipe

Revered by Indigenous communities and traditional herbalists alike, cedar bark carries deep cultural and herbal significance. Known for its antimicrobial and respiratory-supportive properties, cedar bark has long been used in natural wellness for seasonal immunity, skin care, and ceremonial purposes....

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