Herbal Extracts

There are many ways to ingest medicinal herbs into the body, including capsules, tablets, teas, powders, medicated enemas, nasal oils, topical massage oils, herbal extracts (such as elixirs), tinctures, and syrups.

Many people are familiar with the term "tincture," but it is actually a broader classification of herbal extracts. Herbal extracts are differentiated by the solvent used for extraction (alcohol or glycerides) and the methods used to produce the finished products. There are different processes for making these products, either requiring more equipment for a quick method or the old-fashioned method, which involves macerating (marinating) herbs in the solvent.

One of the benefits of a tincture is that the herb and alcohol enter the bloodstream more quickly. Still, glycerides are good alternatives for children, animals, and adults with alcohol sensitivities.

Glycerin was first used by herbalists around 1846 because it is effective in extracting constituents from plants. It is made from vegetable fats and is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with a delightful taste. It is used as an ingredient in toothpaste, shampoos, soaps, and herbal remedies. It has a shelf life of about 24 months.

Dosages: Most adults use 1-2 droppers 1-3 times a day directly under the tongue.

Below are a few Herbal Extracts that I make and stock:

Balanced Mind

It improves clarity, relieves stress, and brings a sense of balance.

Gotu kola, ashwagandha, eleuthero, skull cap, tulsi, and cardamom.

Calm and Tranquil

Nervine sedative reduces anxiety, stress, tension, and restlessness.

Valerin, skullcap, passion flower, chamomile, motherwort, and nutmeg.

Focus & Memory

Nervine stimulant improves focus, memory, retention, and cognition.

Bacopa, ginkgo, lemon balm, tulsi, peppermint, and sage.

Super Immunity

It builds immunity and Ojas, inhibits toxins, is an adrenal tonic, and is a super adaptogen.

Echinacea, ashwagandha, red clover, astragalus, elderflower, and tulsi.

Woman's Balance

Adrenal tonic benefits menstruation and hot flashes, and it is nutritive.

Shatavari, motherwort, nettles, red clover, wild yam, and cardamom.

Cold & Flu Buster

Cough suppressant, decongestant, expectorant, and respiratory tonic.

Coltsfoot, astragalus, mullen, echinacea, spikenard, and licorice.

Smooth Move

It benefits digestion, assimilation, and elimination, while also stimulating liver and bile flow.

Senna, cascara sagrada, yellow dock, artichoke, aloe, and cardamom.

Headache Relief

Natural aspirin is a pain reliever and headache tonic that soothes and calms.

Feverfew, willow bark, eleuthero, ginger, and cardamom.

Heart Tonic

It improves circulation, reduces HBP and cholesterol, and is antioxidant and rejuvenative.

Hawthorne, lindon, burdock, hibiscus, motherwort, and rose.

Allergy Relief

Antihistamine is antibacterial, decongestant, detoxicant, and rejuvenating.

Astragalus, nettles, mullen, marshmallow, and ginger.