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| root. They can be mixed with water, tea or juice to dilute the flavor, and they will maintain a relatively long shelf life of up to three years and beyond if properly stored in a dark cool area. When purchasing an alcohol extract I recommend one that contains a combination of the root, seed and leaf juice, ideally made from fresh or freshly dried plant material and extracted in an alcohol-water menstruum to a finished alcohol content of 60 to 70 percent. There are numerous preparations readily available that meet this profile. If only the leaf of E. purpurea is desired, buy a leaf juice extract, as products made from dried above-the-ground leaves and stems are much less potent. |
| Glycerites: Glycerin extracts are finished herbal products which contain no ethyl alcohol and are therefore well-suited for children or for those wishing to avoid ethyl alcohol. Glycerin is naturally sweet, and oftentimes flavorings are added to make glycerin extract preparations more palatable. Glycerin is a preservative and therefore will retain its potency for up to two years, after which glycerites should be replaced. They can be used both internally and externally. |
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