| Term | tincture |
| Alternate Terms | herbal tincture;alcohol extract |
| Definition | A tincture is a liquid herbal extract made by steeping plant material in alcohol or a mixture of alcohol and water to draw out medicinal compounds. It serves as a concentrated, stable, and easily dosed form of herbal medicine used in many traditional systems. Tinctures preserve the therapeutic properties of herbs for long periods without refrigeration. |
| Category | herbal medicine |
| Context | Tinctures are widely used in Western herbalism, naturopathy, TCM, and Ayurveda for delivering potent botanical remedies. |
| Etymology | From Latin tinctura meaning dyeing or coloring, referring to the solvent extracting and preserving the essence of the herb. |
| Examples | echinacea tincture;valerian root tincture;chamomile tincture;goldenseal tincture |
| Related Terms | extract; menstruum; herbalism; apothecary; mother tincture |
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