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How to Build a Home Apothecary: using dried herbs, tinctures, & essential oils
03 Apr 2022
Having your own apothecary at home is a great way to keep you and your family heathy; naturally. Not sure where to start? We have listed our top 20 herbs, 10 tinctures and 10 essential oils to get you started.
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How to Take an Herbal Tincture
12 May 2021
What is a tincture and how do I use it? A question asked frequently by many of our customers. In this blog we will provide you with simple instructions and tips and tricks for taking tinctures.
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Tincture Making Part 1: Macerations Using Dry Herbs
28 Aug 2020
A tincture is a rather concentrated water/alcohol extraction of an herb. It is similar to teas (aka infusions) in that water is used to extract phytochemicals (plant chemicals). But major difference
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