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Posted 3/28/2016 11:46 AM (GMT 0)
I picked up somewhere that you should take tinctures in hot water to distill out the alcohol and because it makes it more potent. Then I read that you should take it in warm water definitely NOT hot water. I suppose I'll just take it as directed on the bottle but does anyone know for sure? I researched the FAQs didn't find anything.
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Posted 3/28/2016 12:53 PM (GMT 0)
Taking tinctures in warm or hot water doesn't make them more potent. Tinctures are already the most potent form of plant medicine. If anything, heated water might detract from the potency.

Tinctures are supposed to be taken in a small amount of water (4 oz or so)....some people swirl it around in their mouth for 30 seconds before swallowing.
Posted 3/28/2016 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
I use filtered water, not tap water but that is because I think the still put chlorine in our water. YUCK.

I never swirled mine around in my mouth, it tastes like dirt. I chugged it down fast.
Posted 3/28/2016 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I put my tinctures in very warm...almost hot water...and let them sit for 5-10 minutes - not for potency (I don't think it affects that) - but to perhaps let some of the alcohol dissipate.

The amount of alcohol in the usual dose of a tincture is minimal. I read the amount of alcohol in one tincture dose..equals the amount of alcohol in a ripe banana. - don't know if it's true...
Posted 3/28/2016 6:03 PM (GMT 0)
Girlie, that is funny because I read that there was more alcohol in a glass of orange juice than the 3xs of tinctures I was taking a day.
Posted 3/30/2016 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
you all are awesome
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