What is the difference between a tincture and an infusion? Well for starters both of them are medicinal as opposed to their Magical counterparts - potions and brews. Tinctures and infusions are made with herbs relying heavily on the medicinal/healing vibrations and energy of those herbs and seeking a healing outcome. Between the two - a tincture is usually alcohol based where an infusion is steeped in boiling water. One such infusion would be Chamomile and Skullcap steeped in boiling water and drank for sleep before bed. Where a tincture of Dandelion Root set in grain alcohol purifies the blood and acts as a diuretic. It is important to study the toxicity levels of herbs and other important factors before consuming any herbs. I use the following books for medicinal information: