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Why is alcohol the best solvent to use in herbal extracts?

April 26, 2017alcohol best extracts herbal solvent

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Why is alcohol the best solvent to use in herbal extracts?

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There are three main reasons: Alcohol is the best food grade, or edible, solvent for extracting a number of naturally occurring herb constituents that are poorly soluble in water. These constituents include: resins, essential oils, balsams, and many alkaloids. Alcohol acts as a preservative, maintaining the shelf life of an extract for several years. Alcohol facilitates quick absorption of the herbal components into the bloodstream. Organic alcohol from Alchemical Solution is thus a perfect solvent for all herbal tincture makers.