Emulsion blender?

[Natashia AtkinsonStudent]

I recently was watching an herbalist on youtube and she would create her tincture and at some point in the extracting process she will often take an emulsion blender to further break up the plant matter. Thoughts on this?

May His face shine upon you, Natashia

• This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by Natashia Atkinson.
• This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by Natashia Atkinson.

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[SharonStudent]

In some ways, it would seem that it would work as good as powdering, but less mess and wear and tear on my vitamix!  I can’t wait to see the other answers.  Good question.

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[Beth KrauseStudent]

This is just my opinion and how I do my tinctures, but I create my expanded surface area BEFORE I add put my herbs into my jars for tincturing. It saves a step for later. Perhaps that particular herbalist has their own process that works for them, that is what is wonderful about this!

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Lisa Bateman

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I grind the powder before I tincture. Might as well have good surface area for the whole process.

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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[Natashia AtkinsonStudentTopic Author]

I was very curious about tincturing powder, I think ill have to give this a try! Thanks for responding!

May His face shine upon you, Natashia

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Lisa Bateman

[Carlene BischoffStudent]

Thank you for this post.

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Natashia Atkinson

[Hippocrates' GardenStudent]

I bought a “magic butter” machine, going to give that a try.

[Natashia AtkinsonStudentTopic Author]

Oooh! Ill have to look into that!

May His face shine upon you, Natashia

[ClaudineStudent]

Have you had any luck making tinctures with the magic butter machine, I have a similar one but I was unsure about the temperature setting for some herbs? any thoughts? cheers

[Lisa BatemanStudent]

Vitamix…emulsion blender…all ot Docs tictures to get me through while I’m planning, planting,  and growing an herb garden….I’m gonna go broke before I’m done! 🙂

Lisa Bateman

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[Natashia AtkinsonStudentTopic Author]

Lol! My book collection has grown significantly and expensively 😆

May His face shine upon you, Natashia

[Sandi RichardsonStudent]

At the risk of sounding uninformed, would someone tell me what a magic butter machine is?

[ClaudineStudent]

magicook or magicbutter They blend, heat and extract so its a food processor and herbal infuser, looks like a big jug with a lid that has a blender blade sticking out of it. I thought I could use it to cut down my tincture time if I need to use them asap, not sure if still as good as one that’s been left to cure for a few weeks.  Not necessary to buy as you can use your own blender and stovetop for all your extracts.

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