Organic Vegetable Glycerine (Rapeseed) | Apothecary Grade

"A remarkably pure, versatile apothecary staple, strictly derived from organic rapeseed to serve as the perfect botanical menstruum, humectant, and sweetening base for your home dispensary."

At Botanical Remedies, we source foundational apothecary materials that meet our rigorous dispensary standards. This Organic Vegetable Glycerine (Brassica napus) represents a premium, deeply refined, food-grade liquid base. Fully certified organic (99.5%) and meticulously processed, it is an essential ingredient for herbalists formulating alcohol-free tinctures (glycerites), soothing syrups, and natural skincare preparations.

Apothecary Applications & Dispensary Usage

Unlike our raw botanical powders, vegetable glycerine is a foundational "vehicle" or base used to extract, preserve, and deliver herbal constituents.

• Botanical Glycerites: The classic, traditional alternative for extracting herbal properties without the use of alcohol. It is the industry standard for crafting gentle, sweet-tasting herbal tinctures that are highly suitable for children, sensitive individuals, or those strictly avoiding ethanol.
• Natural Skincare & Cosmetics: Acts as a powerful natural humectant, historically utilized to draw moisture to the skin when incorporated into homemade lotions, herbal salves, and soothing floral waters.
• Culinary & Dietary Formulations: As a highly refined, naturally sweet, and viscous liquid, it effortlessly imparts a smooth texture and gentle sweetness to herbal teas, cough syrups, and holistic edible preparations without altering the herb's natural flavor profile.

Technical Specifications & Lab-Proven Purity

• Botanical Name & Part Utilised: Brassica napus. Derived purely from organic Rapeseed. 
• Origin: Sourced from France. 
• Dispensary Grade: 99.5% Organic, Apothecary/Food Grade. Non-GM and completely free from GM processing agents. 
• Composition: 99.5% vegetable glycerine, 0.5% water.
• Chemical Identification: INCI Name: GLYCERINE & WATER. CAS Numbers: 56-81-5 & 7732-18-5. 
• Sensory & Organoleptic Profile: A clear, highly viscous liquid that is expertly refined to be entirely flavourless and odourless. 
• Processing Method: Meticulously separated from rapeseed oil, passed through activated carbon to remove any naturally occurring colour and odour, and finalized through rigorous distillation and filtration. 
• Dietary Suitability: This product is considered strictly suitable for vegetarians and vegans. 
• Allergen Declaration: Free from artificial colours, artificial flavourings, gluten, soya, and added sugars. Allergen advice: The primary processor handles celery and mustard on site. At Botanical Remedies, we handle only Celery Seeds on-site; all strict safety and isolation measures are rigorously in place to prevent cross-contamination. 
• Storage & Preservation: To maintain the product in its best condition, protect from exposure to pests and extremes of moisture, light, and temperature, and reseal tightly after use.

In-House Dispensary Verification & Quality Assurance

• Quality Assured: Subject to routine organoleptic testing. Final dispensary assessment and batch approval are personally conducted by Master Herbalist Wojciech Bujak. 
• Documentation: Batch-specific Certificates of Conformance are available upon request.

Professional UK Herbalist Standards & Botanical Information

Because of UK law, we cannot make specific medical claims about our botanicals and formulations. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer products deeply rooted in traditional literature and rigorous quality research. Where can you find information about herbs?

• Herbal Reality - Web run by experienced Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan Medical Herbalist - Web run by Medical Herbalist
• Botanical Remedies blog - Blog run by Master Herbalist and Nturopath

⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a food-grade botanical base and is not classified as a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider or GP before starting a new herbal regime.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Vegetable Glycerine

Q: Is this Organic Vegetable Glycerine palm-free and sustainably sourced?

A: Yes, absolutely. Unlike mass-market alternatives that are frequently processed from unsustainably harvested palm oil, our Soil Association certified Organic Vegetable Glycerine is 100% palm-free. It is derived entirely from sustainable European rapeseed (Brassica napus), offering an environmentally responsible choice for clinical dispensaries and clean cosmetic crafters.

Q: What does the 99.5% purity specification mean, and is it safe for internal use?

A: This is a premium EP/USP certified food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade base holding a guaranteed minimum purity of 99.5%. The remaining 0.5% is purely water. It is completely free from chemical additives, synthetic residues, or GMO processing agents, making it perfectly safe for both internal consumption (such as herbal extracts and syrups) and topical applications.

Q: What are the best uses for this vegetable glycerine in a home apothecary?

A: This ultra-pure, low-glycemic liquid is exceptionally versatile. In an apothecary or dispensary setting, it acts as a superior non-alcoholic solvent and preservative for crafting herbal glycerites, traditional oxymels, and soothing botanical syrups. Outside of extraction, its natural humectant properties make it a premier choice for locking moisture into clean, natural skincare formulations, lotions, and hair treatments.