Herbal Tinctures: Alcohol or Alcohol-Free?

NJCyster · 01-14-2004, 12:43 PM

Hello,

I wondering if anyone has an opinion on what type of herbal tincture (liquid herbal extract) base is best? Alcohol or alcohol-free? I've read that alcohol-based is a more 'pure' way to take the herb, and that by adding the glycerin or whatever oil-base, the alcohol-free ones are more processed, thus less effective...

Any advice?

Thanks,
NJCyster

Ajani · 01-14-2004, 05:25 PM

I don't think that it matters all that much. If you're not opposed to the tiny bit of alcohol that's in a dose, then go for it. Tinctures aren't as sensitive as homeopathic preparations, so even the alcohol free ones will work.

lovedlux · 01-24-2004, 01:52 PM

i personally use the alcohol free ones. i started with the alcohol based tinctures but thought about its affects on my liver since i also was drinking a few days a week as well. i have read that pcosers may have a "sluggish" liver so i didnt want to add to that. since then i have switched to the glycerin based tinctures and cut back on my drinking. i like the glycerin based ones because they taste better as well. the alcohol based tinctures are really gross. hope that helps.