Tincture VS Glycerite VS Oxymel

🌿 Herbal Extract Comparison Chart Feature/Property Tincture Glycerite Oxymel Solvent/Base Alcohol (usually 40–95%) Vegetable glycerin + water Apple cider vinegar + honey Best for Strong, long-lasting extractions Alcohol-free, sweet extracts Cold/sore throat,...

Understanding Alcohol

🧪 Understanding Alcohol Proof Proof is twice the percentage of alcohol by volume. 80 proof = 40% alcohol 100 proof = 50% alcohol 190 proof = 95% alcohol (Everclear) Higher proof = more alcohol, less water Lower proof = more water, less alcohol 🌿 General Guidelines by...

Salve

🌿 Basic Herbal Salve Recipe ✅ Supplies Needed: Herbal-infused oil (e.g., calendula, plantain, comfrey, lavender) Beeswax pastilles or grated beeswax Optional: Essential oils (like lavender or tea tree) Double boiler or heat-safe bowl over a pot Clean tins or jars for...

Balm

🌿 Basic Herbal Balm Recipe ✅ Supplies Needed: Herb-infused oil (like calendula, comfrey, lavender, or plantain) Beeswax pastilles or grated beeswax Optional: Essential oils, vitamin E oil Clean glass jar or small tins for storage Double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over...

Oxymels

🍯 Basic Oxymel-Making Instructions (Folk Method) ✅ Supplies Needed: Fresh or dried herbs Raw apple cider vinegar (with the “mother”) Raw honey Glass jar with lid (Mason jars work well) Cheesecloth or fine strainer Amber bottles or jars for storage Label...