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      Sharon
      Student

        Is it safe to assume that a 1:4 is better than a 1:5 assuming the herbs will cooperate?  I just (on a whim) decided to try it with my Cold Away this last batch, and it’s doing well with a 1:4 surprisingly!  But if it’s better to go 1:5, I can add more hooch to it if need be.

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        Dr. Patrick Jones
        Homestead Instructor

          If the herbs are covered with the booze and can slosh around a bit, any ratio is fine. It’s not really a question of extraction so much as dosage. The lower the ratio, the less tincture you need per dose.

          Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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