Organic alcohol extraction is a way to keep the entire plant whole and intact. A holistic approach to extracting makes a difference in the quality and potency of your final product.
There are three main reasons: Alcohol is the best food-grade, or edible, solvent for extracting a number of naturally occurring herb constituents that are poorly soluble in water. These constituents include resins, essential oils, balsams, and many alkaloids. Alcohol acts as a preservative, maintaining the shelf life of an extract for several years. Alcohol facilitates quick absorption of the herbal components into the bloodstream. Organic alcohol from the Organic Alcohol Company is thus a perfect solvent for all herbal tincture makers.