I've had decent luck with baking soda too, but sometimes it doesn't fully get rid of that lingering herbal funk. Have you ever tried airing things out in sunlight? I messed up a chamomile tincture once—smelled weirdly sour—and leaving the jars open outside for a few hours actually helped mellow it out. Maybe the UV rays do something? Curious if anyone else has noticed sunlight helping with odors...
I've definitely noticed sunlight helping with odors, especially with herbal stuff. Had a similar issue with a homemade mint mouthwash once—it smelled kinda off, almost musty. Left it open on the windowsill for an afternoon, and surprisingly, the smell improved quite a bit. Not sure if it's UV rays or just fresh air circulation, but sunlight seems to do the trick sometimes...worth a shot anyway.
"Left it open on the windowsill for an afternoon, and surprisingly, the smell improved quite a bit."
Funny you mention that—I had a similar experience with a homemade clove tincture. Smelled oddly medicinal at first, but after airing it out near an open window overnight, it mellowed nicely. Maybe it's just good old-fashioned ventilation doing its thing?
Interesting you both mention ventilation helping with the smell... makes sense, but I'm curious—did either of you notice any change in potency after airing it out? I've heard that exposure to air can sometimes weaken herbal tinctures or oils. Wondering if there's a balance between improving the scent and maintaining effectiveness. Maybe shorter airing times or covering loosely could help? Just thinking out loud here...
"Wondering if there's a balance between improving the scent and maintaining effectiveness."
Yeah, that's a good point. When I tried airing out my homemade peppermint oil (it was super strong at first), I noticed the smell mellowed nicely, but honestly didn't feel much difference in potency. Maybe it depends on the herb or method?
