Tinctures and the advantages of using tinctures from turtle moon herbs Herbal Tinctures Advantages of Herbal Tinctures Tinctures are a popular way of using medicinal herbs. Small quantities of tinctures are effective, sometimes as little as one drop, making them more portable and potable.
Tinctures act very rapidly, especially when administered under the tongue.
Certain herbal alkaloids and resins are extractable only into alcohol, not water. A small amount of plant material produces a tincture consisting of many medicinal doses. People who refrain from using all alcohol can still take tinctures. Since alcohol based tinctures are small and diluted in water, the taste and effect of the alcohol is virtually nonexistent. To further mitigate the effect of the alcohol, let it evaporate somewhat by adding the tincture to some water and letting it sit exposed to the air for several hours.