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"Extracts and tinctures: Highly concentrated herbal preparations that are more quickly assimilated by the body than tablets. Alcohol or glycerin is used as a solvent to extract non-water-soluble compounds from the herb and as a preservative. tinctures usually contain more alcohol than extracts {sometimes 70% to 80% alcohol). Herbal tinctures and extracts should have the color and taste of the herbs or plants they were derived from. Essential oils: Oils distilled from various parts of medicinal and aromatic plants." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Extracts and Tinctures: These offer the advantage of a high concentration in low weight and volume. They are also quickly assimilated by the body in comparison to tablets. Extracts and tinctures almost always contain alcohol. The alcohol is used for two reasons: as a solvent to extract the non-water-soluble compounds from an herb and as a preservative to maintain shelf life. Properly made extracts and tinctures have virtually an indefinite shelf life. tinctures usually contain more alcohol than extracts (sometimes 70% to 80% alcohol, depending on the particular herb and manufacturer)." - Burton Goldberg, Alternative Medicine Guide to Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"Black cohosh is available in tinctures, tablets, and capsules. The usual dose is 40 to 80 mg daily (2 to 4 ml of tincture, three times daily), but be aware that since its full effects may not be felt for two to three weeks, it is not much help if you need immediate relief. It works best over the long term. Because most studies of black cohosh lasted only six months, that is the recommended duration for its use, but I have prescribed it longer without ill effects. Vitamin E (800 mg/day) with evening primrose oil (4000 mg/day) has been shown to be helpful for hot flashes." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Another question that comes up is about the use of plant preparations such as tinctures, oils, incenses, teas, flower essences, and so forth. While it is true that once a plant spirit lives inside me I know its vibratory essence and can call upon that essence for healing purposes, it is also true that I love to have the plant around in an embodied form. It's like my sweetie lives in my heart and I can call up his essence at any time, feeling what it is like to know his vibration, but I sure like having him around in the flesh. It is the same with your plant allies." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.) "I must make it very clear, I am not suggesting the nonuse of tinctures, teas, essential oils, or any useful part of the plant for physical healing. This is one aspect of plants, but it is not their entire, uniquely complex, and true nature. Similarly, our physical bodies are only one aspect of our diverse nature. Instead, I am suggesting working with all of the plant—the trinity of heart, soul, and spirit—to access healing for the heart, soul, and spirit of people." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"Alcohol or glycerin is used as a solvent to extract non-water-soluble compounds from the herb and as a preservative. tinctures usually contain more alcohol than extracts {sometimes 70% to 80% alcohol). Herbal tinctures and extracts should have the color and taste of the herbs or plants they were derived from. Essential oils: Oils distilled from various parts of medicinal and aromatic plants. Essential oils are highly concentrated, and many aren't safe for internal use, so make sure you're well informed before using them internally, and even then, use them sparingly." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"All good-quality herbal tinctures infused with the magnetic of love. Good quality essential oils. Degenero-Active or 'Life-less' Substances These include: All demineralized water. Reverse osmosis, deionized, uv, ozonated, and distilled water. Electrically reionized water. All microwaved beverages and foods; even at two seconds, the damage is done. All commercially prepared, canned, and fast foods. All commercial alcohols—wines, beers, liquor. Soda pop. All second-half life cycle food produce. All white—salt, sugar, vinegar, bread, pasta, rice, pasteurized and homogenized milk." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Herbal remedies can take the form of ointments, poultices, inhalations, teas, decoctions, tablets and tinctures. There are large numbers of herbal teas available on supermarket shelves, but you can also make your own. Brewing or infusion times vary, but generally for tender plants such as basil, sage, mint, being steeped in boiling water for five minutes is sufficient, whereas tough herbs like coltsfoot or horehound need 10 minutes. A tea can be drunk or gargled, depending on the herb or symptom you are treating." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Teas and tinctures are available. If you buy a tincture, get a non-alcohol based one because alcohol may further irritate the throat. Cross reference treatments for acidity/heartburn, dysphagia, esophageal cancer and hiatal hernia. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS There are many homeopathic remedies for Barrett's Esophagus. Some of the more common remedies are listed with their symptoms herein. For more information on how to self prescribe a homeopathic remedy, go to Chapter Two." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "If you decide to use all three tinctures, separate the liver combination from the others by 10 to 15 minutes. Diarrhea Diarrhea is not a disease but a symptom. It may be a sign of an underlying disorder or infection. Conditions that have a tendency to produce diarrhea are food poisoning, allergies, bacterial, viral and/or fungal infection. Some chronic diseases that manifest symptoms of diarrhea are celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis and colitis. Those who have had bowel surgery usually suffer from diarrhea until their intestines heal." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Teas and tinctures are available. Avoid tincture that contains alcohol because it may further irritate the throat. Do not take marshmallow root if you have hypoglycemia, diabetes or are pregnant and nursing. Slippery Elm Slippery elm is a herbal remedy that is used to soothe and heal the throat. The inside of the bark contains mucilage, which is a gel-like substance that expands with water. This gel is what coats and soothes the throat. Slippery elm can be purchased in lozenge format which soothes the esophageal lining on the way to the stomach." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Preparations can include powdered capsules, tinctures, and teas. Most of these herbs are mild sedatives and are unlikely to suffice alone, but are typically used in combinations. Sexual Function Ginseng. The most well-known herb to improve energy and stamina, as well as for sexual rejuvenation, is ginseng. American ginseng has traditionally been used for weakness, loss of muscle tone, low endurance, loss of work efficiency, and decreased sexual function." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Typical daily dosages are 40 to 200 mg of the root in capsule form. tinctures can also be taken. • Homeopathic Help f^dsatilla is the multipurpose homeopathic remedy for menstrual periods and PMS. Also known as windflower, homeopaths believe Pulsatilla can control irregular periods, as well as water retention or emotional "blues" resulting from PMS. A 30C dose three times a day when necessary balances a woman's body." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Look for herbal tinctures processed using the "Barron Effect". • Look for (and expect) dramatic results. 'Standardization is a pale imitation of what a great herbalist can tell about herbal quality with a single taste. Free Radicals and Antioxidants What Exactly Is a Free Radical? A free radical is a cellular killer that wreaks havoc by damaging DNA, altering biochemical compounds, corroding cell membranes, and destroying cells outright. In this sense, a free radical can be thought of as an invader attacking the cells of your body." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Alcohol tinctures will last for many years. Vegetable glycerin is a useful menstruum when you are making tinctures for those who are alcohol-intolerant, for children, or for pregnant or nursing mothers. Glycerin is both a solvent and a preservative that has an effectiveness somewhere between that of water and alcohol. It is naturally sweet and can extract mucilage, vitamins, minerals, and tannins from plant material, although it doesn't extract resins very well. It is itself slightly antiseptic, demulcent, and healing when diluted." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"This process is not only effective for tinctures, but also allows for concentrates of significantly increased potency and effectiveness. More Art Than Science There's another issue that we need to deal with when talking about herbal medicine—another way in which herbs differ from drugs. At its best (most powerful, most effective, most healing), herbal medicine makes use of herbal formulations as opposed to single herbs. As in: • You're anxious, take Kava • You have a cold, take Echinacea That's tight out of traditional medicine. That's turning herbs into drugs." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Herbalists and naturopaths often recommend tinctures (extracts) of any of the following herbs: • angelica root • dandelion root • chicory root Each of these should be taken as a 20- to 30-drop dose in a small cup of water, three times a day. If one doesn't work for you, try another?but don't combine them. • Reflexology Relieves Constipation Try this three-step reflexology method to relieve occasional constipation." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "You can make tinctures yourself at home, but it is strongly advised to enlist an herbalist's help for safety reasons, as well as to answer questions of potency. The basic process is as follows: 1 Start with finely cut or powdered herbs in a wide-mouthed jar (general rule is 8 oz. dried herb per 1 quart alcohol/water). 2 Fill the jar with a 50-50 mixture of food-grade grain alcohol and water (this is the general rule for dried herbs only), and close tightly. 3 Shake the jar each day, a few minutes at a time, a few times each day, for at least 14 days." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "You can find herbs in whole form, extracts, tinctures, oils, ointments, teas and tablets. Because everyone's physiology is different, some experimentation is necessary to find the right herbal remedies for you. The chemicals that occur naturally in herbs have been observed and studied for centuries, but have only recently achieved "scientific" recognition by American doctors and researchers. Despite great strides in the acceptance and understanding of using herbs as medicine, there is no licensing body to regulate herbal medicine in the US. Thus, herbs ?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"As she dug deeper into the rabbit hole of nutrition and health issues, she became increasingly aware of fasting, cleansing, tinctures and food politics, such as the controversies surrounding organic and genetically modified food, the ethics of eating honey, as well as issues relating to the environment. She realized that cleansing the inner environment wasn't enough: the outer environment also had to be clean if we are to be healthy. She began to recycle for the first time in her life." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"In homotoxicology, we use several tinctures at the same time to detoxify the cellular matrix, and we use hormones, toxicology and herbs, as well." 357 Wobenzym is a combination of purified, naturally occurring enzymes that have proven to help control joint inflammation, improve healthy circulation, enhance immune function, and speed the recovery from strains and sprains. Enzymes are substances within the body that enable vitamins, minerals or hormones to do their jobs." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"High-Energy, Ultta-Potent tinctures and exttacts High-Energy, Ultra-Potent Certainly, the quality of the herbs used in a tincture (a highly concentrated liquid herbal formulation) is fundamental to its effectiveness, but it is by no means the only factor. How a tincture is made is of equal importance. It has been known for centuries that if you time the "brewing" of a tinctute to the phases of the moon, the resulting tincture is stronger. Specifically, if you start your tincture on the new moon and squeeze it on the full moon, it will be 10-15% stronger than an untimed tincture." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "The net result is herbal tinctures that are over 100% stronger than anything the world has previously seen. In a sense, the use of scalar energy to enhance the effectiveness of nutritional products is an extension of that effect—but at the same time is an entirely different animal." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Vegetable glycerin is a useful menstruum when you are making tinctures for those who are alcohol-intolerant, for children, or for pregnant or nursing mothers. Glycerin is both a solvent and a preservative that has an effectiveness somewhere between that of water and alcohol. It is naturally sweet and can extract mucilage, vitamins, minerals, and tannins from plant material, although it doesn't extract resins very well. It is itself slightly antiseptic, demulcent, and healing when diluted. Glycerin tinctures, known as glycerites, are usually prepared using 1 part water to 2 parts glycerin." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Antipyretic effect: Aqueous tinctures have an anti-febrile effect on a feverish rabbit. Antibiotic effect Stimulation of intestinal peristalsis indications and usage BARBERRY FRUIT Unproven uses: Decoction or alcoholic extract for lung, spleen, and liver diseases. Jam or wine made from the fresh berries can relieve constipation and stimulate the appetite. Alcoholic extracts have been used for heartburn and stomach cramps. Extracts have also been used for susceptibility to infection, feverish colds, and diseases of the urinary tract." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Swallowing tablets is probably the easiest way to take any medicine, but many herbalists prefer tinctures and teas because they believe that the active ingredients of the herbs are released more quickly and more efficiently in these forms. Extracts and tinctures. Technically, extracts are stronger and more concentrated than tinctures. But today, these terms are generally used interchangeably. To make these, fresh herbs are soaked for days or weeks in alcohol with varying amounts of water. (Some concoctions are available using glycerin and water as a solvent." - Bill Gottlieb, New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine (Get the book.)

"Steam distillations and tinctures are also possible. Daily Dosage: The average daily dose is 4 gm of fresh garlic or 8 mg of essential oil. One fresh garlic clove, 1 to 2 times daily. Storage: Garlic should be hung in plaits in a dry place. LITERATURE Anonym, Knoblauch: Blockade der Cholesterinsynthese in der Leber. In: DAZ 134(45):4468. 1994. Apitz-Castro R et al, (1983) Thromb Res 32:155. Augusti KT, Benaim ME, (1974) Clin Chim Acta 60:121. Augusti KT, Mathew PT, (1974) Experientia 30:468. Block E et al., (1984) J Am Chem Soc 106:8295." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.) "It is available as tinctures, liquid extracts and infusions. Preparation: An infusion for internal use is prepared using 1 to 2 g of drug to 1 cup water. For external use, a tincture (1:9) is prepared using a 20% alcohol/water mixture. An ointment is prepared by adding 2 to 5 g drug in 100 g ointment. Daily Dose: Internally, the infusion is taken several times a day Storage: Protected from light and moisture; maximum 3 years. CALENDULAE HERBA Mode of Administration: Since efficacy has not been proven the therapeutic value is uncertain." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Extracts are concentrated forms of whole herbs, and they come in three forms—tinctures, liquid extracts, and solid extracts. tinctures are prepared by soaking the herb in a solvent such as water or alcohol, then pressing out the solution. A tincture's strength is measured in terms of its concentration. A typical tincture is a 1:5 concentration—it contains five times as much solvent as herbal material. Because they contain so much solvent in comparison to the amount of herb, tinctures are the weakest and least economical forms of herbal supplement." - Dr. Julian Whitaker, The Memory Solution (Get the book.)

"What I am talking about is 180 drops a day of tinctures that are, on average, 10 times stronger than regular tinctures — because you will he packing the jarwith herbs, instead of using some low, pathetic standard that everyone else follows to save money. Their weak stuff is not only ten times weaker, but they are using l/6th the dosage. So that is 60 times weaker than my starting dosages. And these people are not using quality herbs in their tinctures. Beware of bad herbs with impressive labels! That is all I see. BISER: What's dosages for heavy-duty problems?" - Dr. Richard Schulze and Sam Biser, The Top Ten Herbs to Cure Big Diseases (Get the book.)

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