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Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times.
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Medicinal plants are often tough and fibrous, requiring some form of preparation to make them convenient to administer. According to the Institute for Traditional Medicine, common methods for the preparation of herbal medicines include decoction, powdering, and extraction with alcohol, in each case yielding a mixture of substances. Decoction involves crushing and then boiling the plant material in water to produce a liquid extract that can be taken orally or applied topically.[90] Powdering involves drying the plant material and then crushing it to yield a powder that can be compressed into tablets "Tablet (pharmacy)"). Alcohol extraction involves soaking the plant material in cold wine or distilled spirit to form a <anchor>tincture</anchor>.[91]
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Herbal liquid

This article is about alcoholic liquids. For the colors used in a coat of arms, see [Tincture (heraldry)](/wiki/Tincture_(heraldry) "Tincture (heraldry)").

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[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Whitewillowtincture.jpg/170px-Whitewillowtincture.jpg)](/wiki/File:Whitewillowtincture.jpg) A tincture prepared from [white willow](/wiki/Salix_alba "Salix alba") bark and [ethanol](/wiki/Ethanol "Ethanol"), containing [salicin](/wiki/Salicin "Salicin") (from which [salicylic acid](/wiki/Salicylic_acid "Salicylic acid")-based products like [aspirin](/wiki/Aspirin "Aspirin") are derived)

A **tincture** is typically an [extract](/wiki/Extract "Extract") of plant or animal material [dissolved](/wiki/Dissolution_(chemistry) "Dissolution (chemistry)") in [ethanol](/wiki/Ethanol "Ethanol") (ethyl alcohol). [Solvent](/wiki/Solvent "Solvent") concentrations of 25–60% are common, but may run as high as 90%.[\[1\]](#cite_note-ReferenceA-1) In [chemistry](/wiki/Chemistry "Chemistry"), a tincture is a [solution](/wiki/Solution_(chemistry) "Solution (chemistry)") that has ethanol as its solvent. In [herbal medicine](/wiki/Herbal_medicine "Herbal medicine"), alcoholic tinctures are made with various ethanol concentrations, which should be at least 20% alcohol for preservation purposes.[\[1\]](#cite_note-ReferenceA-1)[\[2\]](#cite_note-2)

Other solvents for producing tinctures include [vinegar](/wiki/Vinegar "Vinegar"), [glycerol](/wiki/Glycerol "Glycerol") (also called glycerine), [diethyl ether](/wiki/Diethyl_ether "Diethyl ether") and [propylene glycol](/wiki/Propylene_glycol "Propylene glycol"), not all of which can be used for internal consumption. Ethanol has the advantage of being an excellent solvent for both acidic and basic (alkaline) constituents. A tincture using glycerine is called a [glycerite](/wiki/Glycerite "Glycerite"). Glycerine is generally a poorer solvent than ethanol. Vinegar, being acidic, is a better solvent for obtaining alkaloids but a poorer solvent for acidic components. For individuals who choose not to ingest alcohol, non-alcoholic extracts offer an alternative for preparations meant to be taken internally.

Low [volatility](/wiki/Volatility_(chemistry) "Volatility (chemistry)") substances such as [iodine](/wiki/Iodine "Iodine") and [mercurochrome](/wiki/Mercurochrome "Mercurochrome") can also be turned into tinctures.

## Characteristics

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Tinctures are often made of a combination of [ethyl alcohol](/wiki/Ethanol "Ethanol") and water as solvents, each dissolving constituents the other is unable to, or weaker at. Varying their proportions can also produce different levels of constituents in the final extraction. As an [antimicrobial](/wiki/Antimicrobial "Antimicrobial"), alcohol also acts as a preservative.

A downside of using alcohol as a solvent is that ethanol has a tendency to [denature](/wiki/Denaturation_(biochemistry) "Denaturation (biochemistry)") some organic compounds, reducing or destroying their effectiveness. This tendency can also have undesirable effects when extracting botanical constituents, such as [polysaccharides](/wiki/Polysaccharide "Polysaccharide"). Certain other constituents, common among them [proteins](/wiki/Protein "Protein"), can become irreversibly denatured, or "pickled" by the alcohol. Alcohol can also have damaging effects on some aromatic compounds.

Ether and [propylene glycol](/wiki/Propylene_glycol "Propylene glycol") based tinctures are not suitable for internal consumption, although they are used in preparations for external use, such as personal care creams and [ointments](/wiki/Ointment "Ointment").

## Examples

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Some examples that were formerly common in medicine[\[3\]](#cite_note-3) include:

- [Tincture of benzoin](/wiki/Tincture_of_benzoin "Tincture of benzoin")
- [Tincture of cannabis](/wiki/Tincture_of_cannabis "Tincture of cannabis")
- Tincture of [cantharides](/wiki/Cantharidin "Cantharidin")
- Tincture of [castoreum](/wiki/Castoreum "Castoreum")
- Tincture of ferric citrochloride, a [chelate](/wiki/Chelate "Chelate") of [citric acid](/wiki/Citric_acid "Citric acid") and [Iron(III) chloride](/wiki/Iron(III)_chloride "Iron(III) chloride")
- Tincture of green [soap](/wiki/Soap "Soap"), which classically contains [lavender](/wiki/Lavender "Lavender") oil
- Tincture of [guaiac](/wiki/Guaiacum "Guaiacum") gum
- [Tincture of iodine](/wiki/Tincture_of_iodine "Tincture of iodine")
- Tincture of [opium](/wiki/Opium "Opium") ( [laudanum](/wiki/Laudanum "Laudanum"))

  - [Camphorated](/wiki/Camphor "Camphor") tincture of opium ( [paregoric](/wiki/Paregoric "Paregoric"))
- Tincture of [pennyroyal](/wiki/Mentha_pulegium "Mentha pulegium")
- [Warburg's tincture](/wiki/Warburg%27s_tincture "Warburg's tincture") ("Tinctura Antiperiodica" or "Antiperiodic Tincture", a 19th-century [antipyretic](/wiki/Antipyretic "Antipyretic"))

Examples of spirits include:

- Spirit of [ammonia](/wiki/Ammonia "Ammonia") ( [spirits of hartshorn](/wiki/Spirits_of_hartshorn "Spirits of hartshorn"))
- Spirit of [camphor](/wiki/Camphor "Camphor")
- Spirit of ether, a solution of [diethyl ether](/wiki/Diethyl_ether "Diethyl ether") in alcohol
- "Spirit of Mindererus", [ammonium acetate](/wiki/Ammonium_acetate "Ammonium acetate") in alcohol
- "Spirit of [nitre](/wiki/Nitre "Nitre")" is not a spirit in this sense, but an old name for [nitric acid](/wiki/Nitric_acid "Nitric acid") (but " **sweet** spirit of nitre" was [ethyl nitrite](/wiki/Ethyl_nitrite "Ethyl nitrite"))
- Similarly "spirit(s) of salt" actually meant [hydrochloric acid](/wiki/Hydrochloric_acid "Hydrochloric acid"). The concentrated, fuming, 35% acid is still sold under this name in the UK, for use as a drain-cleaning fluid.
- "Spirit of [vinegar](/wiki/Vinegar "Vinegar")" is an antiquated term for glacial [acetic acid](/wiki/Acetic_acid "Acetic acid")
- "Spirit of [vitriol](/wiki/Vitriol "Vitriol")" is an antiquated term for [sulfuric acid](/wiki/Sulfuric_acid "Sulfuric acid")
- "Spirit of wine" or "spirits of wine" is an old term for alcohol (especially food grade alcohol derived from the distillation of [wine](/wiki/Wine "Wine"))
- "Spirit of wood" referred to [methanol](/wiki/Methanol "Methanol"), often derived from the [destructive distillation](/wiki/Destructive_distillation "Destructive distillation") of [wood](/wiki/Wood "Wood")

## See also

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- [Nalewka](/wiki/Nalewka "Nalewka"), traditional [Polish](/wiki/Poland "Poland") category of alcoholic tincture.
- [Infusion](/wiki/Infusion "Infusion"), water or oil based extract with similar historical uses to a tincture.
- [Elixir](/wiki/Elixir "Elixir"), pharmaceutical preparation containing an active ingredient that is dissolved in a solution containing some percentage of [ethyl alcohol](/wiki/Ethanol "Ethanol").
- [Extract](/wiki/Extract "Extract")
- [Klosterfrau Melissengeist](/wiki/Klosterfrau_Melissengeist "Klosterfrau Melissengeist")
- [Spagyric](/wiki/Spagyric "Spagyric"), fermentation, distillation, and extraction of mineral components from the ash residue of calcinated plants.
- [Topical](/wiki/Topical "Topical"), categorization of topical skin preparation options
- [Theriac](/wiki/Theriac "Theriac")

## References

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1. ^ [_**a**_](#cite_ref-ReferenceA_1-0) [_**b**_](#cite_ref-ReferenceA_1-1)Groot Handboek Geneeskrachtige Planten by Geert Verhelst
2. **[^](#cite_ref-2)**Ullian, Naomi (2016-09-19). ["How To Make A Medicinal Mushroom Double-Extraction Tincture"](https://theherbalacademy.com/make-medicinal-mushroom-double-extraction-tincture/). _Herbal Academy_. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
3. **[^](#cite_ref-3)**The Pharmacopoeia of the United States, 1850 ed.

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[Digestive tract](/wiki/Human_gastrointestinal_tract "Human gastrointestinal tract") ( [enteral](/wiki/Enteral_administration "Enteral administration"))

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- [Tablet](/wiki/Tablet_(pharmacy) "Tablet (pharmacy)")
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[Liquids](/wiki/Liquid "Liquid")

- [Decoction](/wiki/Decoction "Decoction")
- [Elixir](/wiki/Elixir "Elixir")
- [Electuary](/wiki/Electuary "Electuary")
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- [Herbal tea](/wiki/Herbal_tea "Herbal tea")
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- [Molecular encapsulation](/wiki/Molecular_encapsulation "Molecular encapsulation")
- [Powder](/wiki/Powder "Powder")
- [Softgel](/wiki/Softgel "Softgel")
- [Solution](/wiki/Solution_(chemistry) "Solution (chemistry)")
- [Suspension](/wiki/Suspension_(chemistry) "Suspension (chemistry)")
- [Syrup](/wiki/Syrup "Syrup")
- Tincture

[Oral mucosa](/wiki/Oral_mucosa "Oral mucosa") ( [buccal](/wiki/Buccal_administration "Buccal administration"), [sublabial](/wiki/Sublabial_administration "Sublabial administration"), [sublingual](/wiki/Sublingual_administration "Sublingual administration"))

[Solids](/wiki/Solid "Solid")

- [Orally disintegrating tablet](/wiki/Orally_disintegrating_tablet "Orally disintegrating tablet")
- [Film](/wiki/Thin_film_drug_delivery "Thin film drug delivery")
- [Lollipop](/wiki/Lollipop#Medicinal_use "Lollipop")
- [Sublingual drops](/wiki/Drop_(liquid) "Drop (liquid)")
- [Lozenges](/wiki/Throat_lozenge "Throat lozenge")
- [Effervescent](/wiki/Effervescent "Effervescent") tablet
- [Chewing gum](/wiki/Chewing_gum "Chewing gum")

[Liquids](/wiki/Liquid "Liquid")

- [Mouthwash](/wiki/Mouthwash "Mouthwash")
- [Toothpaste](/wiki/Toothpaste "Toothpaste")
- [Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
- Spray

[Respiratory tract](/wiki/Respiratory_tract "Respiratory tract") ( [inhalation](/wiki/Inhalation "Inhalation"))

[Solids](/wiki/Solid "Solid")

- [Dry-powder inhaler](/wiki/Dry-powder_inhaler "Dry-powder inhaler")
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- [Medical inhalants](/wiki/List_of_medical_inhalants "List of medical inhalants")
- [Metered-dose inhaler](/wiki/Metered-dose_inhaler "Metered-dose inhaler") (MDI)
- [Nebulizer](/wiki/Nebulizer "Nebulizer")
- [Vaporizer](/wiki/Vaporizer_(inhalation_device) "Vaporizer (inhalation device)")

[Gas](/wiki/Gas "Gas")

- [Oxygen mask](/wiki/Oxygen_mask "Oxygen mask") and [Nasal cannula](/wiki/Nasal_cannula "Nasal cannula")
- [Oxygen concentrator](/wiki/Oxygen_concentrator "Oxygen concentrator")
- [Anaesthetic machine](/wiki/Anaesthetic_machine "Anaesthetic machine")
- [Medical inhalants](/wiki/List_of_medical_inhalants "List of medical inhalants")
- [Relative analgesia machine](/wiki/Relative_analgesia_machine "Relative analgesia machine")

[Ophthalmic](/wiki/Ophthalmic_drug_administration "Ophthalmic drug administration"),

[otic](/wiki/Ear "Ear"), [nasal](/wiki/Nasal_administration "Nasal administration")

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Action_photo_of_nasal_spray_on_a_black_background.jpg/30px-Action_photo_of_nasal_spray_on_a_black_background.jpg)](/wiki/File:Action_photo_of_nasal_spray_on_a_black_background.jpg)

- [Nasal spray](/wiki/Nasal_spray "Nasal spray")
- [Ear drops](/wiki/Ear_drop "Ear drop")
- [Eye drops](/wiki/Eye_drop "Eye drop")
- [Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
- [Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
- [Insufflation](/wiki/Insufflation_(medicine) "Insufflation (medicine)")
- [Mucoadhesive microdisc](/wiki/Bioadhesive "Bioadhesive")

[Urogenital](/wiki/Genitourinary_system "Genitourinary system")

[Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
[Pessary](/wiki/Pessary "Pessary")
[Vaginal ring](/wiki/Vaginal_ring "Vaginal ring")
[Douche](/wiki/Douche "Douche")
[Intrauterine device](/wiki/Intrauterine_device "Intrauterine device") (IUD)
[Extra-amniotic infusion](/wiki/Extra-amniotic_administration "Extra-amniotic administration")
[Intravesical infusion](/wiki/Urinary_bladder "Urinary bladder")

[Rectal](/wiki/Rectal_(medicine) "Rectal (medicine)") ( [enteral](/wiki/Enteral_administration "Enteral administration"))

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Glycerin_suppositories.jpg/30px-Glycerin_suppositories.jpg)](/wiki/File:Glycerin_suppositories.jpg)

- [Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
- [Suppository](/wiki/Suppository "Suppository")
- [Enema](/wiki/Enema "Enema")
  - [Solution](/wiki/Solution_(chemistry) "Solution (chemistry)")
  - [Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
- [Murphy drip](/wiki/Murphy_drip "Murphy drip")
- [Nutrient enema](/wiki/Nutrient_enema "Nutrient enema")

[Dermal](/wiki/Dermis "Dermis") ( [topical](/wiki/Topical_medication "Topical medication"))

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/SPF15SunBlock.JPG/40px-SPF15SunBlock.JPG)](/wiki/File:SPF15SunBlock.JPG)[Ointment](/wiki/Topical "Topical")
[Topical cream](/wiki/Topical_cream "Topical cream")
[Topical gel](/wiki/Topical_gel "Topical gel")
[Liniment](/wiki/Liniment "Liniment")
[Paste](/wiki/Paste_(rheology) "Paste (rheology)")
[Film](/wiki/Thin_film_drug_delivery "Thin film drug delivery")
[DMSO](/wiki/Dimethyl_sulfoxide "Dimethyl sulfoxide") solution
[Iontophoresis](/wiki/Iontophoresis "Iontophoresis")
[Hydrogel](/wiki/Hydrogel "Hydrogel")
[Liposomes](/wiki/Liposome "Liposome")
[Transfersome vesicles](/wiki/Transfersome "Transfersome")
[Cream](/wiki/Cream_(pharmaceutical) "Cream (pharmaceutical)")
[Lotion](/wiki/Lotion "Lotion")
[Lip balm](/wiki/Lip_balm "Lip balm")
[Medicated shampoo](/wiki/Shampoo "Shampoo")
[Dermal patch](/wiki/Dermal_patch "Dermal patch")
[Transdermal patch](/wiki/Transdermal_patch "Transdermal patch")
[Transdermal spray](/wiki/Transdermal_spray "Transdermal spray")
[Jet injector](/wiki/Jet_injector "Jet injector")

- [Parenterals](/wiki/Parenteral "Parenteral")
- [Injections](/wiki/Injection_(medicine) "Injection (medicine)")
- [infusions](/wiki/Infusion_pump "Infusion pump")

_(into tissue/blood)_

[Skin](/wiki/Human_skin "Human skin") ( [transdermal](/wiki/Transdermal "Transdermal"))

[Intradermal](/wiki/Intradermal_injection "Intradermal injection")
[Subcutaneous](/wiki/Subcutaneous_injection "Subcutaneous injection")
- [Injector pen](/wiki/Injector_pen "Injector pen")
[Transdermal implant](/wiki/Transdermal_implant "Transdermal implant")

[![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Injection_Syringe_01.jpg/60px-Injection_Syringe_01.jpg)](/wiki/File:Injection_Syringe_01.jpg)

[Organs](/wiki/Human_anatomy#Major_organ_systems "Human anatomy")

- [Intracavernous](/wiki/Intracavernous_injection "Intracavernous injection")
- [Intravitreal](/wiki/Intravitreal_administration "Intravitreal administration")
- [Intra-articular](/wiki/Intra-articular_injection "Intra-articular injection")

[Central nervous system](/wiki/Central_nervous_system "Central nervous system")

- [Intracerebral](/w/index.php?title=Intracerebral_injection&action=edit&redlink=1 "Intracerebral injection (page does not exist)")
- [Intrathecal](/wiki/Intrathecal_administration "Intrathecal administration")
- [Epidural](/wiki/Epidural_administration "Epidural administration")

[Circulatory](/wiki/Circulatory_system "Circulatory system"),

[musculoskeletal](/wiki/Human_musculoskeletal_system "Human musculoskeletal system")

- [Intravenous](/wiki/Intravenous "Intravenous")
- [Intracardiac](/wiki/Intracardiac_injection "Intracardiac injection")
- [Intramuscular](/wiki/Intramuscular_injection "Intramuscular injection")
- [Intraosseous](/wiki/Intraosseous_infusion "Intraosseous infusion")
- [Intraperitoneal](/wiki/Intraperitoneal_injection "Intraperitoneal injection")
- [Nanocell injection](/wiki/Nanocell "Nanocell")
- [Patient-controlled analgesia](/wiki/Patient-controlled_analgesia "Patient-controlled analgesia") pump
- [PIC line](/wiki/PIC_line "PIC line")

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