Definition of Glycerite. Meaning of Glycerite. Synonyms of Glycerite

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Definition of Glycerite

Glycerite
Glycerite Glyc"er*ite, n. (Med.) A medicinal preparation made by mixing or dissolving a substance in glycerin.

Meaning of Glycerite from wikipedia

- A traditional glycerite is a fluid extract of an herb or other medicinal substance made using glycerin as the majority of the fluid extraction medium...
- basic (alkaline) constituents. A tincture using glycerine is called a glycerite. Glycerine is generally a poorer solvent than ethanol. Vinegar, being...
- manufacturers often extract herbs in hot water before adding glycerol to make glycerites. When used as a primary "true" alcohol-free botanical extraction solvent...
- contained in a vinegar extract. They can be preserved as syrups such as glycerites in vegetable glycerin or put in honey known as miels. Non-oral herbal...