Tincture Ratio Calculator — Gathered Remedies

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Folk method: Fill a jar loosely with dried herb, cover completely with menstruum. Ratio estimated by jar volume. Simple, traditional, no scale required.

Your herb

Herb name

Plant part

Menstruum (your solvent)

Type

% ABV

Best for

Resins, alkaloids, most medicinal herbs

Batch size

Jar / batch volume

Custom ml (if selected)

Herb fill ratio

your recipe

Dried herb needed

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Menstruum needed

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Estimated yield
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Fills approx.

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× 4 oz dropper bottles

Step-by-step instructions

Shelf life reference

Alcohol tinctures (40%+ ABV)3–5 years in a cool, dark place. Label with herb, menstruum, and date.

Glycerin tinctures1–2 years. Refrigerate for best results. Sweeter, gentler than alcohol.

Apple cider vinegar1–2 years refrigerated. Lowest potency extraction of the three options.

Always labelHerb name · Menstruum used · Date made. After a few batches, bottles look identical.

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