FAQ

These alcohol based tinctures have a shelf life of 5 years. They stay in amazing condition for when you need it.

It is best to take it first thing with water, on an empty stomach. Since you have to take it twice a day, whenever you take your next dose, make sure it is 2 hours AFTER you eat, this is best for absorption. 

You should take it with a dropper, you can use the dropper and put it in a shot glass, add it to your water, or put it under your tongue. 

All tinctures vary, they all come with their own abilities. If you are someone who has arthritis, but also someone who has a cold, those would two different tinctures. Always read the description of the tinctures to find out the benefits. 

The process is actually simple. You take 80 proof alcohol, your herbs of choice, and you make sure to measure them accordingly. The way you make it is to always know your herbs, if they are water soluble, if they are dried, if they are bark or berries, they are all different. That is why I always make sure to do my research. 

Herbal tinctures are concentrated liquid herbal extracts prepared by soaking fresh or dried herbs, flowers, roots, leaves, berries, or bark from one or more plants in a combination of a solvent and water. The liquid used is known as the menstruum, and it draws out the active compounds and medicinal properties of the plant material.

The ancient Egyptians frequently soaked herbs in alcohol to produce tinctures and cordials—tinctures commonly prepared with less alcohol.

The practice of distilling and tincturing did not become well-known in Europe until the 14th century.

Yes I do, I want to start with alcohol based tinctures, move on to glycerin and apple cider vinegar. I also want to expand further than that, but I will announce that at another time. 

Tinctures are always best stored in a dark glass bottle. Amber, blue, or green are the most popular colors.

The folk method; is the simplest method for producing herbal tincture. It's what the common "folks" would employ, according to its name. The folk method is straightforward and easy to do as it does not require any advanced math, measuring, or equipment to execute. It only requires herbs, a wide-mouth mason glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, solvent, and cheesecloth.

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The standard method; also known as the ratio method, calculation method, or measurement method, is a much more complex but precise way of tincturing. The standard method is thought to be a more "scientific" approach to creating tincture because the herbalist can make reliable measurements using mathematical equations, measuring tools, and extraction equipment. Due to this consistent approach, the quality of the herbal products is more likely to be consistent every time.

Herbal tinctures are used for treating a wide range of mental and physical health issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, indigestion, osteoarthritis, insomnia, and the common cold.

Tincture is taken orally to relieve a wide range of health issues, or as a proactive way to support specific elements of one's well-being.

Herbal tincture are significantly more concentrated and powerful forms of plant medicine.

The herbs in herbal teas steep in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes, while the herbs in tincture steep in alcohol, water, glycerine, vinegar, oil, or honey for days or weeks depending on the menstruum used.