How is tincture of calendula made?

Answer 1

The fresh juice of calendula flowers is preserved with 20% alcohol; the traditional tincture contains 50% alcohol.

Answer 2

Tincture of calendula is typically made by soaking dried calendula flowers in a high-proof alcohol, like vodka, for several weeks. The mixture is then strained, and the liquid extract that remains is the tincture. This process allows the alcohol to extract the beneficial compounds from the calendula flowers, creating a concentrated herbal remedy.