HERBAL EXTRACTS

  • An extraction of plant material in alcohol.

  • plant material that is extracted in alcohol + honey.

  • plant material extracted in vinegar + honey.

  • extracts of plant matter in glycerine.

  • the process of infusing herbs into a carrier oil such as jojoba, olive, castor, apricot, ect. + extracting their beneficial chemical compounds.

A POTENT, CONVENIENT & FAST ACTING FORM OF PLANT MEDICINE

What is an herbal extraction?

Plants have medicinal value, and extractions take that medicinal value and put it into a solution that you can take in concentrated form.

For example, if I want something stronger and more convenient than a conventional tea, I would make an herbal extraction such as a tincture. I would take a specific amount of the herb, pour alcohol over them and let it soak for about 4-6 weeks. Doing this takes all the goodness from the plant and puts it into the liquid! Then the mixture is strained and you’re left with a concentrated solution of the herb that you take in small doses.

Benefits:

Brings changes to the body much quicker than other herbal methods

Allows for fast and optimal absorption

Has a long shelf life

Extremely convenient to take & travel with

A wonderful ally in both acute and chronic conditions

They’re affordable

Great option for those with a busier lifestyle who don’t have time to prepare herbal teas every day throughout the day

MORE ABOUT THE TYPES OF EXTRACTIONS

TINCTURES:

For thousands of years, herbalists have used some form of alcohol to extract the powerful healing properties of plants. Tinctures are made by steeping fresh or dried herbs and other plant parts in alcohol. It is used in order to break down the cell wall of the plant, allowing the plants bio-active compounds to be released and stored into the alcohol. This combination allows for a greater part of the whole plant to be extracted and also preserves the medicine for much longer use. Shelf life for tinctures are anywhere from 5-10 years, and if preserved very well, can last nearly a lifetime.

Tinctures are also one of the most effective ways of getting the most out of a plant to use for medicine!

ELIXIRS

The benefits and process of a tincture, but with the sweetness of honey added. Honey adds a pleasant taste to any extract, and elixirs are my personal favorite! Honey also adds a level of preservation to a tincture.

OXYMELS

Extractions using vinegar are one of the best methods for grabbing minerals from nutrient-rich herbs. The addition of honey is to combat the acidity of the vinegar for sweeter taste! Usually, Apple Cider Vinegar is used in an oxymel and it has a broad range of use— you can use it as a dressing, or it can be poured over vegetables or other culinary dishes to add immunity-boosting micronutrients. It’s great to have on hand for acute illnesses, and serves as a great combination with herbs targeting for the digestive system and blood sugar regulation. The shelf life for oxymels are 6-12 months.

GLYCERITES

Although glycerine is not the most effective method of grabbing the medicinal properties of a plant, it serves as a great option for children, pets, recovering alcoholics, or patients with liver disease that still wish to benefit from herbal extractions. It’s a clear, sweet, syrup-like liquid that can also be added to other formulas for better taste.

The shelf life of a glycerite is 1-2 years.

Oil Infusions

Infusing herbs in oil has a beautiful purpose in skin care, hair care, and body care. Benefits include: penetrating the skin deeply, producing healthy cells quickly following sudden damage from burns or wounds, stimulating the lymph, ect. There are so many medicinal properties in plants that our skin greatly benefits from, so this method is usually done when there is a topical product involved. Medicinally, oil infusions can be great for treating things like ear infections, wound healing, and conditions like eczema, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation, and even aiding in certain cancers.

You will find that our body butters and other topical producs contain herb infused oils.

  • Tinctures may seem intimidating if you haven’t used them before, but they are very simple!

    Always shake before you take.

    Then, you can either squirt the whole dropper in your mouth and chase it with water, or let it sit under your tongue for 20-30 seconds extra fast absorption into the body.

    If you don’t enjoy the taste, you can put your recommended dosage in a cup of tea, any drink, or tall shot of water to dilute the flavor.

    That’s it!

  • Absolutely! For example, I love mixing my Tulsi tincture, Reishi tincture, & Chamomile glycerite together. It’s the sweetest taste and makes me so feel so calm :)

    If you have any specific questions involving other formulas, don’t hesitate to fill out our contact form and ask. I’d love to help!

  • Not at all! Between the extraction process + the small dosage taken, alcohol based tinctures have about the same alcohol content as a ripe banana.

    Alcohol is an important part of the extraction process as it pulls specific medicinal properties out of a plant that no other solvent can.

    If desired, alcohol can be removed from a tincture through evaporation by adding it to a shot of near boiling water or a hot cup of tea uncovered for 5-10 mins.

    For recovering alcoholics or those with serious liver disease who don’t wish to ingest alcohol in any form or amount, glycerin, although it’s not nearly as potent, is a great alternative. Please fill out our contact form if there is a custom made alcohol-free formula you would like!