Assistive Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Practice Exam

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What is the key ingredient typically found in tinctures?

Water

Alcohol

Tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts created by soaking plant material in a solvent to draw out the pharmacologically active constituents. The most common solvent used in the preparation of tinctures is alcohol, particularly ethanol. The alcohol acts as an effective solvent due to its ability to extract a wide range of constituents from the plant, including both water-soluble and oil-soluble compounds. This results in a potent and shelf-stable product that retains the medicinal properties of the original plant material.

While water, oil, and sugar can be used in various forms of herbal preparation or extracts (such as teas, oils, or syrups), they do not provide the same level of potency and efficacy commonly associated with tinctures prepared with alcohol. Thus, the presence of alcohol is what defines the tincture and enhances its benefits as a concentrated form of herbal medicine.

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Oil

Sugar

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