🧪 Want to Make Herbal Tinctures Without Alcohol? (Yes, You Can.)
For centuries, people have turned plants into medicine using tinctures — concentrated herbal extracts usually made with alcohol. But many families want alcohol-free options, especially for kids or anyone avoiding alcohol for personal, health, or faith reasons.
🍃 Why Traditional Tinctures Use Alcohol
🧴 Strong extractor (pulls plant properties very well)
🕰️ Long shelf life (often years)
✅ Simple to make and store
🌿 Alcohol-Free Alternatives
✅ Glycerites (Vegetable Glycerin Extracts)
🍯 Naturally sweet and kid-friendly
🧒 Common choice for children’s formulas
⏳ Shorter shelf life than alcohol tinctures (think months, not years)
✅ Oxymels (Honey + Vinegar Herbal Extracts)
🍯🍎 Made with raw honey + apple cider vinegar
🌿 Great for daily tonic-style herbal support
😋 Often easier to take because it’s sweet + tangy
🧺 What This Video Covers
📌 What a tincture is and why people use them
🧪 Glycerites vs. oxymels (when each makes sense)
🏷️ Labeling + storage basics to keep your extracts clean and usable
🛡️ Safety tips to reduce spoilage and keep things family-friendly
✨ Big Takeaway
You don’t need alcohol to start building a simple home herbal toolkit. With the right method, you can make gentle, effective herbal extracts that fit your household.