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Comment on Herbal Extracts Are Easy To Make In Your Kitchen by herbie

herbie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:14:09 +0000

Hello Raj,

Extracting properties from plant materials can be accomplished with all the solvents you mentioned (Vodka or 35% alcohol or glycerin) and the choice may depend on what is available to you most readily. The higher strength alcohol works better than 35% alcohol for extracting purposes. Once the essence is extracted with pure alcohol it can be diluted to 35% for use.

Alcohol is much more widely available in my location, so that is what I would use for extractions instead of glycerin.
Good luck and let us know how it works for you!

Comment on Herbal Extracts Are Easy To Make In Your Kitchen by raj

raj — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:14:04 +0000

Thank U for presenting and describing the extract making process. it is great guidance for me.
Please do explain from your experience Vodka or 35% alcohol or glycerin ins better for extracting the maximum properties.

with regards Raj

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Jay — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:35:27 +0000

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Comment on Scented Geraniums Flavor Sweets Pies and Herbal Teas by herbie

herbie — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:26:25 +0000

Hi Amy,

Have you tried drying it in a microwave? If the plant material can be pressed between some paper with a few layers of thin cardboard, it might work. It could be dried quickly in the microwave and perhaps save the green color.

Give it a try and let us know how it works!

Comment on Scented Geraniums Flavor Sweets Pies and Herbal Teas by Amy Erez

Amy Erez — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Do you know an effective way to dry rose geranium so it doesn’t yellow? Thanks!

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