Store Tinctures / directions & safety info

 

✅ 100% Natural
🌱 Handcrafted in Small Batches
🚫 No Preservatives or Additives

 

• Preservative: Contains alcohol (40%) as a natural preservative and extraction medium.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

 

Tinctures made with 40% vodka (which is 80 proof alcohol) generally have a long shelf life — often 5 years or more — if stored properly. Here's a breakdown to help clarify:

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✅ Why they can last 5+ years:

• Alcohol is a preservative: 40% alcohol is usually enough to prevent microbial growth, mold, or spoilage.

• Low moisture: If you used dried herbs, there's even less risk of spoilage.

• Dark, cool storage: Proper storage (in a dark glass bottle, away from heat and light) dramatically extends shelf life.

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⚠️ Factors that can affect quality:

1. Type of ingredient: Some delicate plant compounds degrade faster than others (e.g., flowers vs roots or barks).

2. Light & heat exposure: Speeds up breakdown of active constituents.

3. Seal integrity: Air exposure leads to oxidation.

4. Contaminants: If not strained properly or if moldy herbs were used, it can go bad sooner.

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👃 How to check if it's still good:

• Smell it — if it smells rancid, musty, or "off," discard it.

• Look — any cloudiness, mold, or strange sediment is a red flag.

• Shake — if there's an odd film or slimy residue, toss it.

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✅ Summary:

Yes, 5 years is reasonable for tinctures in 40% vodka, assuming good practices. But always check before use — even preserved products can degrade or spoil over time.