› Forums › HomeGrown Herbalist Student Forum › Herbal Medicine Making › Wondering if 70 proof alcohol is ok for tincture This topic has 3 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 10 months ago by . Viewing 3 reply threads Author Posts August 24, 2022 at 7:37 PM #14079 Teresa FieldsStudent I have some 70 proof rum in the closet that my son had years ago. Wondering if I could use it to make a tincture. 1 user thanked author for this post. Mike Wright September 1, 2022 at 3:11 PM #14179 Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor 70 proof is on the line of having enough alcohol to be preservative. I always use 80-100 proof. If you do use the 70, only do it with dry herbs. Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider. 1 user thanked author for this post. Michael Carico September 1, 2022 at 6:06 PM #14191 Mike WrightStudent I was wondering about the 80 proof myself, thanks. September 2, 2022 at 2:35 AM #14198 Tiffiny HladczukStudent Thank you. I had wondered the same question. Good to know. Author Posts Viewing 3 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In Log in / Register