Tincture Forum

Announcements
Important updates, changes, and notices about the forum. This is where we post things everyone should know.

Forum Guidelines
How this space works, what’s encouraged here, and what isn’t. Please read before jumping in — this helps keep the forum useful and respectful.

Introductions
New here? Tell us a little about yourself, what brought you to herbal medicine, and what you’re hoping to learn or share.

Tinctures
Alcohol-based herbal extracts. Discuss ratios, proof selection, fresh vs dried herbs, timing, filtering, and real-world experiences.

Oxymels & Honey Preparations
Vinegar and honey extractions, traditional oxymels, flavoring, ratios, and shelf-life considerations.

Glycerites
Alcohol-free extractions using glycerin. Techniques, limitations, shelf stability, and when glycerites make sense.

Teas, Infusions & Decoctions
Water-based preparations for daily use. Infusions, decoctions, timing, strength, and how people actually use them in real life.

Oil Infusions, Salves & Balms
Herbal oils, salves, balms, and topical preparations. Methods, shelf life, and practical applications.

Choosing the Right Preparation
Not sure whether something should be a tincture, tea, or something else? This is the place to talk through that decision.

Herb Profiles & Experiences
Individual herbs, how people use them, and what they’ve observed. Personal experience encouraged.

Plant Identification Help
Need help identifying a plant? Post photos and details here. Safety and accuracy matter — no guessing.

Harvesting, Drying & Storage
When and how to harvest, drying methods, and proper storage to keep herbs effective and safe.

Dosage & Use Discussions
How people approach dosing, frequency, and duration. Emphasis on observation and caution rather than blanket claims.

Reactions, Sensitivities & Contraindications
Side effects, reactions, things that didn’t go well, and what to watch out for.

Children, Pregnancy & Special Situations
Extra care situations where blanket advice doesn’t apply. Conservative discussion encouraged.

Studies, References & Reading
Links to studies, books, papers, and traditional sources. Discussion welcome — blind authority not required.

Traditional & Folk Use
How herbs were used historically or culturally. Not everything needs a lab study to be discussed here.

General Discussion
Anything herbal-adjacent that doesn’t fit neatly elsewhere.

Off-Topic
Life, stories, and conversation outside of herbs. Keep it respectful.

Suggestion Box
Ideas, feedback, and discussion about improving the forum itself.