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I am a homeschooled 9th grader.  I have been experimenting with making herbal infusions with honey because I read it is as good a solvent as alcohol for plant matter. How can I find out more about this subject?

Thank you in advance,
Nicole Ratcliff

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I don't really have any info on the subject.  In chemical terms, honey would not really be a solvent because it is not pure.  If you just mean it dissolves something, then ok or if you said the liquified component (sugar?) was the solvent, ok.  For its use as a solvent, try a google.com search.  Also, don't forget the danger of honey given to babies.

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