Assistive Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Practice Exam

A characteristic of a tincture is that it contains an alcohol base. Tinctures are liquid extracts made from herbs, plant materials, or other substances that are dissolved and preserved in alcohol. The alcohol acts as a solvent, helping to extract the active ingredients from the plant and stabilize the solution.

Although tinctures can be administered orally, they may also be used in other forms of administration, such as topically, depending on the intended use. Since tinctures are not solid and are not typically used for injections, the focus on their alcohol content is essential to defining their nature. The combination of the herbal components and the alcohol base allows tinctures to be potent extracts suitable for various therapeutic purposes.