How Home Herbs Makes Our 1:2 Herbal Tinctures
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At Home Herbs, we believe customers should be able to understand what goes into their herbal tinctures and how they are prepared.
With over 25 years of experience with herbal tinctures, our approach remains straightforward: carefully selected herbs, clear botanical identification and a consistent preparation method.
Our single-herb tinctures are prepared at a 1:2 ratio. In this guide, we explain what a 1:2 tincture ratio means and take you through the preparation process, from identifying the individual herb and plant part through to extraction, filtration and the finished tincture.
We also explain why information such as the botanical name, plant part used, tincture ratio and ingredients helps customers better understand the tincture they are purchasing.
Please note: This guide covers our single-herb 1:2 tinctures. Our herbal blends contain combinations of herbs and are not included in this guide.
What Is a Herbal Tincture?
A herbal tincture is a liquid herbal preparation made by extracting components from plant material into a suitable liquid extraction medium.
Depending on the individual herb, different parts of the plant may be used. These can include the root, leaf, flower, fruit, berry, seed, bark or aerial parts.
This is why we believe a tincture should be identified by more than simply the common name of the herb. Where applicable, Home Herbs provides the common name, botanical name, plant part used, ingredients and tincture ratio, giving customers clearer information about the preparation they are purchasing.
What Does a 1:2 Herbal Tincture Ratio Mean?
You will see 1:2 displayed across our single-herb tincture range.
The ratio describes the relationship between the amount of herbal material and the amount of extraction liquid used during preparation.
In simple terms, a 1:2 tincture ratio represents one part herbal material in relation to two parts extraction liquid, according to the preparation method used.
The ratio describes how the tincture is prepared. It should not, by itself, be interpreted as meaning that one tincture is medically more effective than another.
Home Herbs uses a 1:2 ratio throughout our single-herb tincture range, providing a clear and consistent approach across these preparations.
From Herb to Finished Home Herbs Tincture
1. Selecting the Herbal Material
Every tincture begins with the plant material.
The identity of the herb and the part of the plant used are important elements of the preparation.
Depending on the individual herb, the plant part used may include:
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Root
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Leaf
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Flower
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Fruit
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Berry
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Seed
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Bark
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Aerial parts
For this reason, we identify the relevant plant part for individual tinctures rather than simply referring to everything as “herb”.
Where an individual product is organic and this status has been verified, it can be identified on the relevant product page. We do not make a blanket organic claim for the entire range.
2. Identifying the Herb by Its Botanical Name
Common herb names are useful, but they are not always the most precise way of identifying a plant.
The botanical name provides a more specific identification of the plant species used in a preparation.
For example, Milk Thistle is botanically known as Silybum marianum.
Providing the botanical name alongside the common name helps customers identify which plant is being used in an individual Home Herbs tincture.
Where relevant, we also identify the particular part of the plant used in the preparation.
You can find these details for individual tinctures in our Home Herbs Herbal Tinctures A–Z.
3. Preparing the Herbal Material
Once the appropriate herbal material has been selected and identified, it is prepared for extraction according to the requirements of the individual herb and plant part.
The preparation of the plant material forms an important part of producing a herbal tincture and takes place before the extraction process begins.
The precise production specifications used during this stage form part of our supplier's manufacturing process and are not published.
This allows us to explain the principles behind our tinctures while respecting the detailed production methods used in their manufacture.
4. Preparing Our 1:2 Tinctures
Our single-herb tinctures are prepared at a 1:2 ratio using a suitable liquid extraction medium.
The prepared herbal material is combined with the extraction medium according to the required formulation and production process.
During extraction, components from the herbal material pass into the liquid, creating the herbal tincture.
The exact extraction specifications form part of our supplier's manufacturing process and remain confidential.
What we believe is most useful for our customers is clear information about the herb being used, its botanical identity, the plant part, ingredients and the 1:2 preparation ratio.
5. Extraction
Once the herbal material and extraction medium have been combined, the extraction stage begins.
The plant material remains in contact with the extraction medium under the conditions required by the production process.
This allows the liquid extraction to take place before the tincture is separated from the remaining plant material.
Detailed extraction times, conditions and production specifications form part of our supplier's confidential manufacturing process and are therefore not published.
6. Separation and Filtration
Following extraction, the liquid tincture is separated from the remaining plant material and filtered as part of the production process.
The resulting tincture then proceeds through the appropriate final production and quality stages before bottling.
While detailed manufacturing specifications remain confidential to our supplier, we believe customers should still have clear information about the identity and composition of the tincture they are purchasing.
7. Quality and Consistency
For Home Herbs, quality is also about giving customers clear and useful product information.
Where applicable, our tincture information identifies:
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Common herb name
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Botanical name
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Plant part used
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1:2 tincture ratio
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Ingredients
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Bottle quantity
Our single-herb tinctures follow our 1:2 preparation approach, while the botanical species and plant part used depend on the individual tincture.
This provides a consistent way for customers to understand and compare individual preparations across the Home Herbs single-herb tincture range.
8. The Finished Tincture
Following extraction, filtration and the appropriate final production stages, the finished tincture is bottled and labelled ready for supply.
Our individual product pages provide the information specific to each tincture, including ingredients, available bottle sizes and other relevant product details.
Where different bottle sizes are available, customers can select their preferred size directly from the individual product listing.
Understanding What's in Your Tincture
When looking at an individual herbal tincture, there are several pieces of information that can help you understand the preparation.
Botanical Name
The botanical name provides a precise way of identifying the plant species used rather than relying solely on its common name.
Plant Part Used
Different preparations can use different parts of plants. These can include roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, berries, seeds, bark or aerial parts.
Identifying the plant part therefore provides additional information about the herbal material used in the tincture.
Tincture Ratio
The tincture ratio describes the relationship between the herbal material and extraction liquid used during preparation.
For our single-herb tinctures, this is 1:2.
Ingredients
The ingredients provide further information about the contents of the individual preparation.
Together, these details give customers a clearer understanding of the tincture they are considering.
More Than 25 Years of Experience with Herbal Tinctures
Home Herbs has more than 25 years of experience with herbal tinctures.
Throughout that time, we have believed that herbal products should be presented clearly and honestly.
Rather than relying on complicated terminology or exaggerated promises, we aim to provide straightforward information about our tinctures: the herb being used, its botanical identity, the relevant plant part, the ingredients and the preparation ratio.
Our aim is simple: to help customers understand what they are buying and how the tincture has been prepared, while respecting the confidential manufacturing processes of our suppliers.
Explore Home Herbs Herbal Tinctures A–Z
Our Herbal Tinctures A–Z provides information about the individual single-herb tinctures in the Home Herbs range.
For each tincture, you can find relevant information including:
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Common name
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Botanical name
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Plant part used
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1:2 tincture ratio
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Ingredients
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Related herb information
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Link to the relevant Home Herbs product
Explore Herbal Tinctures A–Z →
Learn About the Individual Herbs
Our Our Herbs A–Z is designed for customers who want to learn more about the plants themselves.
This is different from our Herbal Tinctures A–Z.
The distinction is simple:
Our Herbs A–Z — learn about the individual plants and their botanical background.
Herbal Tinctures A–Z — learn about our individual single-herb tinctures.
Shop — view individual products, ingredients, available sizes and purchasing information.
This separation makes it easier to choose whether you want to learn about the plant, understand the tincture, or view the product.
Shop Home Herbs Herbal Tinctures
If you already know which tincture you are looking for, you can browse our complete herbal tincture range.
Our individual product pages provide product-specific information, ingredients and available bottle sizes, with the appropriate size selected from the product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1:2 mean on a herbal tincture?
A 1:2 tincture ratio describes the relationship between the amount of herbal material and the amount of extraction liquid used during preparation.
In simple terms, it represents one part herbal material in relation to two parts extraction liquid, according to the preparation method used.
Are all Home Herbs tinctures 1:2?
Our single-herb tinctures covered by this guide are prepared at a 1:2 ratio.
Our herbal blends contain combinations of herbs and are not included in this guide.
Are all Home Herbs tinctures organic?
We do not make a blanket organic claim for the entire range.
Where an individual product is organic and this status is applicable and verified, this can be identified on the relevant product information.
Why does the botanical name matter?
The botanical name provides a more precise way of identifying a plant species than relying solely on its common name alone.
Why does Home Herbs identify the plant part used?
Different herbal preparations can use different parts of a plant.
Identifying whether a preparation uses a root, leaf, flower, fruit, berry, seed, bark or other relevant plant part gives customers more precise information about the herbal material used in their tincture.
Why doesn't Home Herbs publish the complete manufacturing process?
We want customers to understand the principles behind our tinctures and provide clear information about the herbal materials and preparations they purchase.
However, detailed production specifications and manufacturing processes are confidential to our supplier and are therefore not published.
Does this guide include Home Herbs herbal blends?
No. This guide specifically covers our single-herb 1:2 tinctures.
Our herbal blends contain combinations of herbal ingredients and are separate from the single-herb preparations described here.
Explore Home Herbs
There are three simple ways to continue exploring our range:
Herbal Tinctures A–Z
Discover the botanical identity, plant part, ratio and other information for individual Home Herbs single-herb tinctures.
Our Herbs A–Z
Learn more about the individual plants and their botanical background.
Shop Herbal Tinctures
View our tinctures, ingredients, available sizes and product information.
Important Information
The information on this page is provided for general information about Home Herbs tinctures and their preparation.
It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition and should not be considered medical advice.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, have a medical condition or are unsure whether a herbal product is suitable for you, seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before use.