What is an herbal tincture?

tincture is an alcoholic extract or solution of a non-volatile substance;

Well, tinctures are mixtures of mostly bitter herbs and alcohol. You can use grain alcohol, vodka, rum, brandy, whatever you desire. When using bitter herbs, something is needed to "cover up" the...

Fluid Extract The fluid extract form of an herbal remedy can be made with alcohol or glycerin.

No, a herbal extract is not the same as the powdered herb, as powdered herb will likely refer to the whole herb being powdered, rather than an extract from that herb.

Two possible meanings of 'tincture': A tincture is an alcoholic solution of a non-volatile substance, e.g. of iodine. A tincture is an alcoholic extract (e.g. of herbs, leaves or other plant material)