Bottling, Record Keeping, & Labeling your Tincture

Bottling Your Tincture

You'll need the following:

• Cheese cloth, muslin or linen.
• Strainer.
• Device to squeeze bundle of macerated plant material.
• Bowl to collect tincture.
• Amber or dark blue bottles.
• Droppers or tamper-evident seals.

Now your tincture is ready to be strained and bottled, usually this will be after 6 weeks.

• Dampen the straining cloth with the same solvent as the menstruum to prevent any tincture being wasted by absorbing into the cloth as its poured through it.
• Strain the tincture out of the menstruum using a press or hand wring through the lightweight muslin or cheesecloth.
• The spent marc makes excellent compost. Take care to dispose of this with respect and gratitude.
• Bottle in coloured glass bottles. Clear glass will allow the tincture to degrade in sunlight.

 

 

Record Keeping

It's a good idea once you get started tincturing to keep a record of your formulas and each batch made.

Every batch will require:

• A unique lot/batch number.
• Date made.
• Formula used with weights and volumes.
• Final yield produced.
• Any special notes.

 

Labeling Your Tincture

Extracts are believed to have a very long shelf life, especially when stored out of direct light and away from heat source.

When you produce your own tinctures, the following information should appear on the label:

• Tincture Name
• "As formulated by Dr. Rosita Arvigo".
• "Traditionally used for..
• Dosage