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alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 15 2006 at 6:43 PM indianna22 (Login indiana22)
I am interested in buying a fenugreek tincture to add to cocoa butter for massage. Does anyone know how fenugreek tincture equates to the whole herb, so I know how much I'm using of it?
I have found some on the internet, however most contain alcohol. Is it detrimental to massage alcohol onto the breast? There is one alcohol free one I have found from greenbush, but because I live in the uk you need to spend over $50 on products to have them ship it over. Does anyone know where I can buy alcohol free tincture in the uk? Or should I just go ahead and buy the one with alcohol in it? Need help!!
Daisy
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Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 16 2006, 7:44 AM
Many medical swabs and wipes contain alcohol, so I don't think alcohol can be bad for the skin. An ordinary first aid kit can contain alcoholic wipes and sometimes rubbing alcohol to cool and disinfect the skin.
yvonne03
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Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 16 2006, 3:40 PM
the only thing i really know about alcohol is that is dries things out.
i would personally avoid products with alcohol because i have dry skin and like to keep as much moisture in as possible.
Julie
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Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 17 2006, 5:55 PM
Go to greenbush.net
They are pretty inexpensive too.
Helen
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Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 17 2006, 6:33 PM
Hi indianna22
I found it very difficult to find ready-made alcohol-free tinctures in the UK, the only one I had managed to find as well was from greenbush (far too expensive option for me due to the shipment issues).
I have used the following from Baldwins (excellent price, good service, you need to register with the extra bonus of receiving a free gift - which in my case was a lovely lavender &geranium bath oil!):
http://www.baldwins.co.uk/Herbal-Tinctures-And-Fluid-Extracts/Herbal-Tinctures/Herbal-Tinctures-D-K/Baldwins-Fenugreek-Herbal-Tincture/6584/453
I have used it plenty of times on my skin, mixed in my boobie lotion, with absolutely no problem. The same shop also has alcohol-free fluid extracts (including saw palmetto, milk thistle, nettle) but fenugreek is unfortunately not one of them.
In general, active ingredients of herbs are most commonly extracted in an alcohol/water solution. Alcohol helps give extracts a long shelf-life and this is why it is the most popular extractant for use with herbs. The amount of alcohol contained can be reduced/evaporated if you want though, by adding some of the tincture to boiling water.
Best Boobie Wishes,
Helen xx
Eva
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Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 18 2006, 4:10 PM
I can only speak for the specific tincture I'm using, but it says on the label that a teaspoon of tincture is equivalent to 4 teaspoons of dried fenugreek and 4 tablespoons of fresh fenugreek.
It also says to take 30 - 90 drops (1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoons) under the tongue up to three times a day.
October 15 2006 at 6:43 PM indianna22 (Login indiana22)
I am interested in buying a fenugreek tincture to add to cocoa butter for massage. Does anyone know how fenugreek tincture equates to the whole herb, so I know how much I'm using of it?
I have found some on the internet, however most contain alcohol. Is it detrimental to massage alcohol onto the breast? There is one alcohol free one I have found from greenbush, but because I live in the uk you need to spend over $50 on products to have them ship it over. Does anyone know where I can buy alcohol free tincture in the uk? Or should I just go ahead and buy the one with alcohol in it? Need help!!
Daisy
(no login)
Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 16 2006, 7:44 AM
Many medical swabs and wipes contain alcohol, so I don't think alcohol can be bad for the skin. An ordinary first aid kit can contain alcoholic wipes and sometimes rubbing alcohol to cool and disinfect the skin.
yvonne03
(Login yvonne03)
Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 16 2006, 3:40 PM
the only thing i really know about alcohol is that is dries things out.
i would personally avoid products with alcohol because i have dry skin and like to keep as much moisture in as possible.
Julie
(Login dizzy19)
Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 17 2006, 5:55 PM
Go to greenbush.net
They are pretty inexpensive too.
Helen
(Login Helen_N)
EVE MEMBERS
Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 17 2006, 6:33 PM
Hi indianna22
I found it very difficult to find ready-made alcohol-free tinctures in the UK, the only one I had managed to find as well was from greenbush (far too expensive option for me due to the shipment issues).
I have used the following from Baldwins (excellent price, good service, you need to register with the extra bonus of receiving a free gift - which in my case was a lovely lavender &geranium bath oil!):
http://www.baldwins.co.uk/Herbal-Tinctures-And-Fluid-Extracts/Herbal-Tinctures/Herbal-Tinctures-D-K/Baldwins-Fenugreek-Herbal-Tincture/6584/453
I have used it plenty of times on my skin, mixed in my boobie lotion, with absolutely no problem. The same shop also has alcohol-free fluid extracts (including saw palmetto, milk thistle, nettle) but fenugreek is unfortunately not one of them.
In general, active ingredients of herbs are most commonly extracted in an alcohol/water solution. Alcohol helps give extracts a long shelf-life and this is why it is the most popular extractant for use with herbs. The amount of alcohol contained can be reduced/evaporated if you want though, by adding some of the tincture to boiling water.
Best Boobie Wishes,
Helen xx
Eva
(Login Eva Valen)
EVE MEMBERS
Re: alcohol free fenugreek tincture??
October 18 2006, 4:10 PM
I can only speak for the specific tincture I'm using, but it says on the label that a teaspoon of tincture is equivalent to 4 teaspoons of dried fenugreek and 4 tablespoons of fresh fenugreek.
It also says to take 30 - 90 drops (1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoons) under the tongue up to three times a day.