Fluid Extract The fluid extract form of an herbal remedy can be made with alcohol or glycerin.
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.
Holbeck Tincture was a historic medicinal preparation from the 19th century, primarily used as a remedy for digestive issues and as a general tonic. It contained a combination of herbal extracts, alcohol, and sometimes opium. However, its use has declined over time due to the potential risks associated with opium consumption.
The resin of the balsam poplar tree is collected when it seeps out of the tree. For the internal treatment of chest congestion, balm of Gilead is made into a tincture or a syrup.
Lomatium is available as an extract, as a tincture, and in capsule form. Fresh root extract in an alcohol solution is believed to be the most effective remedy.
People who are concerned about the alcohol content of the tincture may add the Rescue Remedy to a cup of hot tea or other warm beverage, which will cause the alcohol to evaporate.
They are 100% effective, by definition. This is because medicinal plants ARE traditional medicine! Did you mean to say "conventional" or "aleopathic" medicine? This school of though is far from traditional.
Unfortunately any (serious and checked) herbal remedy.
Chinchona tree
Zambian herbal remedy shops are stores that use an herbal and natural approach towards healing the body. These shops often cater to those who cannot afford traditional medication.
poultice
flaxseed
The whole plant--but not the root-- pounded to a pulp. The juice from the pulp is pressed and mixed with alcohol. This mixture is strained and diluted. The final remedy is created after the diluted mixture is repeatedly successes.