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Why is there alcohol in liquid extracts?

April 26, 2017alcohol extracts liquid

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Why is there alcohol in liquid extracts?

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Gaia Herbs uses pure USP Grain Alcohol and organic corn alcohol to extract its herbs. Alcohol is a superior solvent and preservative of the vital constituents of the plant. Using alcohol to extract our herbs enables the herbal product to concentrate significantly beyond the crude (raw) herb powder state. Alcohol also is a superior carrier for the herb to pass through the cell membrane for complete absorption. The amount of alcohol used for the extraction of an herb will vary depending on the herb.