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Making Herbal TincturesHerbal tinctures are more powerful and last longer than dried herbs. And the good news is: making tinctures is easier than you think.
Basically, a tincture is made by soaking a measured quantity of fresh or dried herb in a solvent.
Two major solvents used in herbal tinctures are alcohol and glycerin.
Generally speaking, alcohol can extract more of the herbs' active ingredients than glycerin. However, some animals may not like the taste of alcohol. Moreover, alcohol may cause allergic reaction or stomach irritation to some animals.
For use in dogs, therefore, it may be better to use the glycerin tinctures. They can be added to the dog's drinking water or even his food.
How to Make Herbal TincturesItems Needed
Dosage to be Administered to DogsHow much of an herbal preparation should be given to your dog depends on his size. For dogs that are:
Related Topic Making Herbal Remedies References R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP of Herbal Tinctures |
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