A tincture is a traditional herbal remedy that is ingested for its inherent therapeutic qualities. They are potent liquid extracts of herbs, which are created by immersing either fresh or dried components of plants (such as herbs, flowers, roots, lea
Herbal tinctures can be made a variety of ways, including in the comfort of your own home. For Plant Therapy’s first launch of products, the process is as follows:. Cold macerated milled botanical materials are soaked in water and sugar cane ethanol.
Our first launch of tinctures will be alcohol-based, meaning alcohol is the primary menstruum. There are two primary menstruums used for herbal extracts:. Alcohol/Water. Glycerin. So, why alcohol?. Extraction: A blend of alcohol and water is fantasti
Rapid Absorption: Tinctures are easily and rapidly absorbed by the body, as the alcohol helps the active compounds enter the bloodstream quickly. Precise Dosage: Tinctures allow for precise dosing, making it easier to control the amount of the herbal
So Simple:. Two dropperfuls in a glass of juice. Done!. Two dropperfuls in your favorite smoothie. Perfect!. Two dropperfuls in your water. Easy!. Two dropperfuls straight into your mouth. Watch out! Brave souls only. More Effort:. Tinctures can be a
Comparing the potency of an herbal tincture to that of a different delivery method (capsules, for instance) is not apples-to-apples. And it is important to note that the mg amount listed on any herbal supplement is not the only factor related to pote
Herbal (Dietary) Supplements fall under several federal agencies jurisdiction and are subject to various rules and regulations to ensure their safety, quality, and prevent mislabeling or egregious claims. It is the FDA that primarily oversees the ind
What’s the same?. Both fall under the Dietary Supplement category, meaning they follow the same FDA rules when it comes to labeling, claims, and manufacturing. Which is to say, highly restrictive. Both are ingestible. Both have a wide variety of ther