. Living Extracts .
IN PERSON
TINCTURE INTENSIVE
June 20th 2026
Nimbim, NSW
An immersive exploration of tincture making that weaves chemistry,
mathematics, and pharmacology with the living spirit of plants.
This intensive is designed for practitioners who want to step beyond commercial
extracts and into ethical, traceable, and deeply effective medicine making.
An in-depth, hands-on immersion for herbalists and clinicians seeking sovereignty in their dispensary.
This workshop explores tincturing as both science and relationship—covering extraction methods, constituent chemistry, calculations, and quality control, alongside ethical sourcing, ecological responsibility, and cultural respect.
The Science +
the Soul
You’ve been waiting for a course like this!
AN IN-DEPTH, HANDS-ON IMMERSION FOR HERBALISTS AND CLINICIANS
SEEKING SOVEREIGNTY IN THEIR DISPENSARY.
1 Day of Intensive Learning.
Saturday 20th June
10am-5pm
(Not catered)
How to make high quality Herbal Tinctures using a variety of methods
How to get the most out of your Herbs when Tincturing
The difference between maceration and percolation
In depth Maceration Techniques
Maceration vs Percolation
Fresh vs Dried
Maths & Formulas for concentration and quality control
The desired Ethanol ratios for particular Herbs and their active constituents
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO ARE YOU
Particularly suited to Herbal Clinicians & Practitioners who want to create their own dispensaries
For Medicine Makers and Herbal Manufacturers that want to understand how to make high-quality extracts beyond the folk method
Those seeking a deeper understanding of herbal extracts
Herbalists unsatisfied with the amount of hands-on herbal training available
People that consider the environmental and social ethics of relying on large corporations for their extracts
RESOURCES
A day of Herbal Lectures, Interactive Exercises and Practical Skills
Class Handouts (20+ page booklet)
Complete formulas and equations (20+ page workbook)
Ethanol Concentrations for Herbs Tincture Chart
Maceration & Percolation worksheets
Guidance on how to make these effective herbal products
“The Herbal Industry needs Taj’s Facilitation.
Her passion, integrity and enthusiasm shine - the excitement and interest in her craft is infectious”
— Sara, Naturopath
I am a Qualified Herbalist (BHSc) with a background in Permaculture (AdvDip) and a particular interest in Phytochemistry.
Understanding the chemistry of herbalism is what lights me up, and I spend a lot of my time refining my learning and skill in this field and creating products for my own Herbal Dispensary for my clients and patrons.
I am not only dedicated to my work as a Herbalist, I am obsessed with it!
Meet Taj
Preview Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Tincture Making
Tincture His/Herstory -
Why use Tinctures?
Ethanol/Alcohol as a Solvent
Ethanol percentages for different Herbs -
Different Maceration Methods
Fresh vs Dry
Maths and Formulas -
Making Dried Plant Tinctures
Making Fresh Plant Tinctures
Tastings
CIRRICULUM
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Intro to Percolation
The difference between Maceration and Percolation
When to Percolate / When to Macerate -
How Percolation Works
Making your own Percolator -
Maths & Formulas
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Percolation demonstration and run-through
Tastings
. Living Extracts .
Learn how to make effective, ethical and high quality
Herbal Tinctures to stock your own living Dispensary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are hardly any in person workshops in Australia that cover the science and practice of creating your own herbal extracts beyond the folk method. Universities only have one Herbal Manufacturing class, and it does not go into this depth.
This course is quite one-one-a-kind -
Indeed! Universities in Australia do not go into this kind of depth of extract making.
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No! It is recommended you have some experience with herbal medicine or medicine making, or that you have done some of my previous courses. Many of my participants are home herbalists, however I do feel this is extremely helpful for those wanting to start their own dispensaries or product businesses.
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Refunds are not available for change of mind or change in circumstances.
According to the Australian Consumer Law, refunds are only available if the course does not deliver the promised information. If you are unsatisfied you have 5 days past course commencement to inform us.