The Dispensatory of the United States of America. Tinctura Capsici Concentrata is prepared by macerating 4 ounces of capsicum in 12 fluid ounces of rectified spirit for 7 days; then filter.
King's American Dispensatory A preparation made by adding 1/2 ounce of powdered capsicum and 2 drachms of salt, to 1/2 pint each, of vinegar and water CLINICAL HERB MANUAL by MICHAEL MOORE Capsicum (all) Pods (Cayenne) 1:5, 95% alcohol Vinegar (in the form of acetic acid) is a classic and respected solvent. Salt is often added to foods to retard spoilage. Cayenne has a respectable percentage of oils which may act as a preservative as well. I have never seen cayenne spoil. Tabasco Sauce (vinegar + salt) I have never seen mold on although I have seen the color turn brownish from age. I believe cayenne may be light sensitive. You could also tincture in cayenne in Jack Daniels Ed Kasper LAc. Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Santa Cruz, CA. -----Original Message----- From: laquerenci...@sbcglobal.net [mailto:laquerenci...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 1:16 PM To: silver-list@eskimo.com Subject: CS>Cayenne Tincture Methods Thanks Ed for the information on how to prepare cayenne. I'd appreciate hearing about the options using vinegar and water/salt for tincturing. I'm hoping a couple of non-alcohol quarts of such tincture could be kept in the fridge to prevent spoilage. DByron -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: silver-list@eskimo.com Address Off-Topic messages to: silver-off-topic-l...@eskimo.com The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <mdev...@eskimo.com>
