A mother tincture is a solution of a botanical substance and alcohol made according to standards set by the HPUS (Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States).
Depending on the properties of the substance, a mother tincture is either a 1x or a 2x (1c) potency.

All higher potencies are derived from the mother tincture.


Symbol used: "Q" and or often 0 with a crossbar/
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LM potency is an entirely different subject

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