[Serenyd]

I have angelica tincture I bought in Jan '08 is it okay to use for Oct '09 baby?

 

[Talula Fairie]

Tinctures generally last 2+ years

 

[Serenyd]

great! thanks!

 

[JamieCatheryn]

Shepherd's Purse becomes far less effective after 1 year though, I have heard. They don't go bad but they could decrease in strength.

 

[Serenyd]

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Originally Posted by JamieCatheryn Shepherd's Purse becomes far less effective after 1 year though, I have heard. They don't go bad but they could decrease in strength.

I'm planning on ordering that. I only had cayenne capsules on hand last time.

 

[fyrebloom]

I have some wombstringe from june-July 2007, what do you think? I was just going to use it, perhaps in a larger dose if need be. I'm also due Oct 2009. Kinda pushing it, I know.

 

[Sarahstw]

I have tinctures that I use with great results that are easily 5+ years old. Alcohol-based tinctures, that is (rather than glycerin or vinegar). They are remarkably stable unless you leave them in the sun and/or leave the lid off of them - not that I've ever done that

Unless they look funny - strange sediment or whatever I wouldn't even consider worrying about them for a few years.

 

[fyrebloom]

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Originally Posted by Sarahstw I have tinctures that I use with great results that are easily 5+ years old. Alcohol-based tinctures, that is (rather than glycerin or vinegar). They are remarkably stable unless you leave them in the sun and/or leave the lid off of them - not that I've ever done that Unless they look funny - strange sediment or whatever I wouldn't even consider worrying about them for a few years.

Excellent!