You have surely come across the word tincture more than once and wondered what it means. Many people look for a gentle alternative when caring for their wellbeing, and so they reach for tinctures. Would you like to know what a tincture actually is? What it is used for? Let us look at it together now, so you can see why tinctures can be so effective. Herbs are precious companions in traditional care. They bring wellbeing, balance and a little calm in a world that sometimes feels rather mad. Our ancestors already knew what gentle strength lies hidden in herbs. For thousands of years, long before the internet or even books existed, people cared for themselves above all with herbs. Made properly and used regularly, they are considered wonderfully effective. This is one of the reasons why more and more people choose natural care and add herbal teas, syrups and tinctures to their home medicine cabinets.
What is a tincture?
A tincture is an extract of herbs, a liquid preparation holding the active substances from various parts of plants, created by maceration in alcohol. Parts of the plants are placed in alcohol, and as they steep, all their active substances are gradually released. Why alcohol in particular? Because alcohol reaches especially well into the cells of plants, releasing and extracting them beautifully. In time, an effective tincture is born, with a great many benefits. Chief among them are its long shelf life, the high content and absorption of active substances, and let us not forget that tinctures can be used both externally and internally. It is precisely these qualities that make tinctures a simple and effective way to take the most precious part of the herbs used.
Are tinctures worth it, and are they truly effective?
When making tinctures, we choose the quality herbs we wish to make them from with great care. The quality and efficacy of a tincture come first for us, which is why we give tinctures so much attention. All the more, it warms our hearts when our friends, family and customers share their lovely experiences of using them. Not least, another gift of tinctures is how simple and pleasant they are to measure out. Simple, because you can take them neat or, if you prefer, mixed into drinks such as fruit juice or tea. You will find the exact dosage on the packaging, though the usual dosage is 20 drops 3 times a day. Both fresh and dried herbs are used in the making, and we can work with their flowers, aerial parts, leaves, fruits or roots. The plant we choose, and the part of it we wish to work with, then guides the choice of the extraction agent — the alcohol. Tinctures are usually prepared with 25-60% alcohol. On the market you will find tinctures made from a single herb or from blends of several herbs, and we offer these too, because a thoughtful combination of herbs lets their gentle strength complement and support one another.
A tincture of Echinacea, Nasturtium, Angelica and other herbs
In today's hurried world, welcoming tinctures is becoming ever more popular; thanks to the alcohol used, they are absorbed remarkably well and are traditionally reached for with many everyday concerns. Another gift of tinctures is that you can simply include them in your daily routine, for example during the flu season. Echinacea tincture made from Echinacea purpurea beautifully supports the immune system, and Nasturtium is traditionally used for colds or when the urinary tract feels irritated. In our wide choice of herbal tinctures, all of them wonderfully effective, there is something for everyone. It would be a shame not to make use of these lovely companions to support your everyday wellbeing. Do you have troubles with digestion? Do you feel heavy after eating? Are you bloated or do you have cramps? May we bring to your attention our KOPANYČÁRSKY VYPROŠŤOVÁK, which cares for the digestive system as a whole. The herbs carefully combined within it — the extract of Angelica root (Archangelica officinalis), traditionally used with stomach aches, the extract of yellow gentian root (Gentiana lutea) and the extract of white horehound aerial parts (Marrubium vulgare), whose bitter substances beautifully support the work of the gall bladder and the gastric juices — are complemented by herbs that can soothe tension and the stomach unease that comes with it, such as the extract of valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), the extract of elecampane root (Inula helenium) and others. A wonderful combination that is worth a try.
Tinctures lend a hand with all sorts of concerns
Or perhaps swollen limbs trouble you all year round and you feel tired? Then it is the right moment to get your lymph flowing, alongside a varied balanced diet, plenty of fluids and gentle movement. A unique blend of herbs in the form of the LYMFA tincture will lend a hand; it holds extracts of herbs such as cleavers, which effectively supports the lymphatic system. It has strong diuretic qualities and is said to ease aching joints. Combined with stinging nettle, which beautifully cleanses the blood and gives the body the vitamins and minerals it needs, and with couch grass root, which helps carry toxins out of the body, helps release excess water and is wonderful with swelling. It supports a healthy metabolism and helps cleanse the body. Nor should we forget the kind gifts of Echinacea purpurea, which beautifully stimulates immunity, cares for our blood vessels and markedly supports the lymphatic system. A fantastic foursome in this tincture, is it not?