Tinctures
Tinctures
Tinctures (pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋ(k)ʃər/) are typically an alcoholic extract of plants or other materials for use as medicinal substances. The term is also used for the process of making such extracts.
Etymology
The word 'tincture' originates from the Latin word 'tinctura', which means 'dyeing'.
Preparation
Tinctures are prepared by soaking the desired herbal or plant material in alcohol. The alcohol acts as a solvent, extracting the active compounds from the plant material. The resulting liquid is then strained and stored for use.
Usage
Tinctures are typically taken orally, often mixed with water or another liquid to dilute the taste. They can also be applied topically or used in the preparation of other medicinal products.
Related Terms
- Herbalism: The study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants.
- Extract: A substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol or water.
- Solvent: A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.
- Alcohol: A volatile liquid which is used as a solvent in tinctures.
- Medicine: The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tinctures
- Wikipedia's article - Tinctures
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