Healthy Natured Herbalism Lab: Tincture Ratio & Dosage Converter
A technical tool for home herbalists to calculate solvent-to-herb ratios for both dry and fresh plant material, ensuring safe and effective extractions.
1. Extraction Parameters
Calculation Results
Required Solvent Volume
500 ml
Estimated Final Strength
1:5 W:V
Standard Adult Dose (Daily)
1.5 – 3.0 ml
Target Dose in Drops
45 – 90 drops
2026 Therapeutic Standard: Calculations assume a 30-drop-per-ml dropper. Always consult a Materia Medica or Herbalist for herb-specific contraindications.
Herbal Solvents & Ratios Reference
Standardized data points for common botanical extractions.
| Plant Part / Constituent | Target Alcohol % | Common Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Leaves/Flowers | 40% – 50% | 1:5 | Standard maceration |
| Roots & Barks (Dried) | 50% – 60% | 1:5 | Higher ABV for dense tissue |
| Fresh Herbs (Succulent) | 95% | 1:2 | High ABV offsets plant water |
| Resins (Myrrh, Pine) | 90% – 95% | 1:5 | High ABV required for dissolution |
| Mucilage (Marshmallow) | 25% – 30% | 1:5 | High ABV cooks polysaccharides |
Maceration Quality Checklist
The 2026 Formulas
Weight-to-Volume (W:V): ml = Weight(g) × Ratio
Clark’s Rule: Child Dose = (Weight / 150) × Adult Dose
Effective ABV: Adjusts for water content in fresh material (avg. 75%).
Expert Tips
- Always weigh your herbs; volumetric measurements for dried plants are inaccurate.
- For “fluffy” herbs like Calendula, use 1:6 to ensure total submersion.
- Store in amber glass to prevent UV degradation of phytochemicals.