Alcohol For Herbalists Blog
Maitake mushroom extract is best made with a process designed for fungi, not simply copied from a standard botanical tincture recipe. Maitake, also known as Hen of the Woods, contains water-soluble mushroom compounds that benefit from a hot water decoction,...
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Cordyceps mushroom extract is best made with a process designed for fungi rather than a standard alcohol-only botanical tincture. Cordyceps contains water-soluble mushroom compounds, including polysaccharides and polar nucleoside compounds commonly discussed in Cordyceps research, while a separate alcohol stage...
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Tincture and Extraction Terms and Methodologies Herbalism and apothecary practices incorporate a unique set of terms and methods that are essential to understand before preparing your tinctures or extracts. Familiarizing yourself with this terminology ensures a smoother, more effective process...
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Elevate Your Herbal Oil Infusions with the Alcohol Intermediary Method When it comes to making potent, long-lasting herbal oil infusions, the alcohol intermediary method offers a game-changing approach. By incorporating 200 proof food grade ethanol into your process, you can...
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Welcome to our simple guide on how to dilute 200 proof ethanol! In this post, we will explain why someone might want to lower the strength of pure ethanol (200 proof) and show you how to do it in easy...
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