What are Tinctures?
Definition:
A tincture is a liquid extract
made by soaking herbs in alcohol to extract the active ingredients from
the
herbs. Alcohol is considered an excellent solvent because it is food
grade and can extract herbal
constituents, such as resins and
alkaloids, that are poorly soluble in water. After a number of weeks,
the
herbs are then strained and removed, leaving behind the liquid. A
tincture can be made of a single herb
or a combination of herbs.
Herbal tinctures are used because of their fast absorption and
because of their long-shelf life. If the
alcohol content of a tincture
is a concern, glycerin extracts, capsules, or tablets may be used
instead.
Herbal tinctures are sold in health-food stores, some drug and grocery stores, and online.
Some tinctures, such as arnica and compound tincture of benzoin, should only be used externally.
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Grindelia Tincture $15.99 1 oz
Dandelion Tincture $12.99 1 oz
Dandelion root also is one of the best herbal diuretics. It stimulates urination but also replaces the potassium lost to the increased volume of urine.
Calendula $12.99 1 oz
Herbal Actions
Antispasmodic, astringent, cholagogue, diaphorhetic, vulnerary lymphatic, emmenagogue, cholagogue, hepatic
Cascara Sagrada $12.99 1 oz
Cats Claw Tincture 12.00 1oz
The traditional application of cat's claw has been to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The herb is also used for stomach ulcers, gastritis, eczema, "break-bone fever," and liver diseases. Recent clinical studies find that the herb is useful for relieving knee pain.
Since the 1980's, cat's claw most common use in modern herbal medicine is an immune stimulant. The oxindole alkaloids in catÍs claw strengthen the immune system and also improve circulation by lowering blood pressure. The master rain forest herbalist Leslie Taylor has used cat's claw tinctures and teas to treat cancer and HIV with remarkable success.
Devils Claw Tincture 12.00 1oz
Devil's claw offers slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it can also relieve muscle pain and enhance mobility for people with either arthritis or muscle injuries. Scientists donÍt know exactly how devil's claw works, other than that it is not a COX-2 inhibitor like Celebrex or Vioxx, and therefore is not potentially injurious to the heart. People who take devil's claw for Arthritis, usually find that they can taper off other pain remedies.
Eyebright Tincture $12.99 1oz
Herbalists use eyebright as a poultice with or with concurrent
administration of a tea for the redness, swelling, and visual disturbances
caused by blepharitis and conjunctivitis. The herb is also used for eyestrain,
and to relieve inflammation caused by colds, coughs, sinus infections, and sore
throat. Eyebright can change energy of
ones attitude, memory aid, gain visionary
Feverfew Tincture $15.00 1oz
Feverfew has gained a good reputation as a medicinal herb and extensive research since 1970 has proved it to be of special benefit in the treatment of certain types of migraine headaches and rheumatism.
Ginkgo Tincture $8.99 1oz
Ginkgo biloba leaves have a complex chemical composition that determines its basic healing properties. The leaves contain so-called flavone glycosides: quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, contain ginkgolides and bilobalides, calcium, phosphorus, potassium salts – in total more than 40 useful components.
Hawthorn Leaf Tincture $12.99 1 oz
In modern times, this ancient medicinal herb, which is widely available in many forms as a dietary supplement, is still popular for its effects on heart health, primarily:
- Angina, chest discomfort or pain that results when the heart doesn't get enough oxygen
- Atherosclerosis, a chronic, progressive disease caused the build-up of plaque in the arteries
- Congestive heart failure, a progressive condition that affects the pumping power of the heart muscle
- High blood pressure, when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is consistently too high
Marshmallow Leaf Tincture $12.99 1oz
Marshmallow root has long been used as a food, particularly during times of famine when it is more abundant than other vegetables. Medicinally, it has been approved by the German Commission E in supporting inflammation of the gastric mucosa, and for irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa. When combined with other herbs, it is additionally used for mild respiratory symptoms, including cough. The root is traditionally used to support a healthy digestive system, but this application has not been clinically studied.
Saw Palmetto Tincture $9.99 1oz
Scullcap Tincture $14.99 1oz
Skullcap is an herbaceous perennial mint with ridged leaves
and tiny blue flowers, growing 1 to 4 feet (25 cm to 1 m) high. Various species
of skullcap are important in Traditional Chinese Medicine as herbs that clear
heat and dry dampness. The use of herb dates back at least two thousand years.
Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that skullcap is most useful for
"draining fire" from the "upper burner," for patterns of
symptoms including high fever, irritability, thick mucus, or hot sores and
swelling. The herb is used to "dry dampness" from the stomach or
intestines, treating any kind of digestive upset that stifling the urge to
drink fluids or causes inflammation of the urinary tract. Skullcap also treats
the symptoms of emotional excess "rising" in the body to cause
blushing, flushing, irritability, or headache.
Valerian Tincture $12.00 1oz
Valerian is a calmative and tranquilizer. It has been used at least since
the time of Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.E.) for treating headaches, insomnia,
nervousness, restlessness, menstrual problems, nervous stomach, and hysteria.
Clinical trials have confirmed the use of valerian for treating insomnia,
especially the insomnia that accompanies menopause. The advantage of valerian
over tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax is that it reduces sleep latency,
the time required to fall asleep, without a period of bedtime drowsiness and
without creating a "hangover" or grogginess the next morning.
Valerian has greatest effect in treating chronic insomnia, rather than
short-term sleeplessness. It also soothes the digestive system and may prevent
cramping caused by irritable bowel syndrome.
Wild Yam Tincture $12.00 1oz
Traditional Chinese Medicine has used wild yam for at least 2,000 years, since the time of the writing of the Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica. Wild yam "separates the pure from the turbid." It is used to treat conditions manifesting themselves as cloudy urine or vaginal discharge. It relievers lower back pain, numbness or stiffness in the legs and feet, and muscle aches, and it clears "damp heat" from the skin at sites of eczema, boils, or eczema.
Mountain yam is used to treat stomach upset accompanied by fatigue, heavy sweating, and loss of appetite. It also relieves chronic cough and wheezing and "binds" the kidneys to stop premature ejaculation, frequent urination, or vaginal discharge. Mountain yam is also used to stop severe thirst accompanying diabetes.
Echinacea and Goldenseal $15.00 1oz
Liquid Multi Vitamin $11.99 1oz
This tincture is basically an herbal tincture made with certain high-nutrient herbs to create a liquid multi-vitamin. It can easily be customized and can be for children or adults.
The specific herbs are high nutrient and make an excellent vitamin. Organic Alfalfa, Organic Red Raspberry Leaf, Organic Dandelion Organic Leaf Stevia.
Regularity Extract 12.99 1 oz
A blend of organic herbal extracts designed to promote regularity.
Directions: Add 10 to 20 drops to water or juice, several times each day, as needed. Shake well before using.
Ingredients: Organic rhubarb root, organic ginger root, organic fennel seed, cascara sagrada bark, organic raspberry leaf, organic cayenne, organic goldenseal root, barberry bark, lobelia leaf, water & organic alcohol (30%).
Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy. This product contains Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum) and Cascara Sagrada Bark (Rhamnus purshiana). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Rhubarb Root and Cascara Sagrada Bark may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea