10-01-2013, 17:22
(This post was last modified: 10-01-2013, 17:28 by LookingForward2NBE.)
Sorry, not sure what you mean?
Are you thinking of making your own extracts??
Whether extracts are better with alcohol (several different types) or some other solvents depends on the plant and extract you trying to pull out.
Grain Alcohol (vodka, rum etc.) of over 40% (80proof) is typically used for at home tinctures.
Water is also considered an extraction solvent (ie tea (infusion), decoctions).
Vinegar can also be used for some extracts.
Depending if you're concerned about consuming alcohol from the preparation. You can take the liquid extract and burn off of the liquid leaving just pure powder and consume the powder instead.
Are you thinking of making your own extracts??
Whether extracts are better with alcohol (several different types) or some other solvents depends on the plant and extract you trying to pull out.
Grain Alcohol (vodka, rum etc.) of over 40% (80proof) is typically used for at home tinctures.
Water is also considered an extraction solvent (ie tea (infusion), decoctions).
Vinegar can also be used for some extracts.
Depending if you're concerned about consuming alcohol from the preparation. You can take the liquid extract and burn off of the liquid leaving just pure powder and consume the powder instead.