Herbal tinctures are alcohol or water/alcohol solutions made from dry or fresh herbs. The alcohol or alcohol/water solution extracts the medicinal constituents out of the plant material. This is a great way of preserving and using herbs. Store herbal tinctures in dark glass bottles away from heat and light. Tinctures remain viable for several years. Tinctures are highly concentrated and taken by drops into water or juice. Hot water or tea can be used to dilute the tinctures which will evaporate the alcohol out.
Typically extracts made from FRESH plant material …

Coming Soon… A Journey into Herbal & Natural Healing eBook
Explore how herbs and other natural methods can enhance health and well-being. Discover how a healthy, holistic lifestyle works to balance mind, body & spirit.
This new eBook is based on the herbal & natural healing workshops I teach.
Includes herbal “recipes” from Mystic Naturals’ herbal products and covering such herbal & natural healing topics as:

Herbal History
Collection, Drying & Storing Herbs
Herbal Teas, Infusions and Decoctions
Herbal Teas
Herbal Tea Blending
Herbal Tea Recipes
Infusions (Medicinal Use) Dry Plant
Decoction (Medicinal Use) Dry Plant
Natural Ingredients for Body & Skin …

American Herb Association (AHA)
The American Herb Association promotes the understanding and ecological use of medicinal herbs and aromatherapy. Membership is open to anyone interested in herbalism and includes a 20-page quarterly newsletter written by well-known, professional herbalists.
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
The American Herbal Products Association exists to serve its members by promoting the responsible commerce of products which contain herbs and which are used to enhance health and quality of life.
American Herbalist Guild (AHG)
The American Herbalists Guild is a non-profit, educational organization that represents the goals and voices of herbalists. It …