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Herbal Extracts
Herbal Extracts or tinctures are a great way to get a high dose of a concentrated herb without taking a pill or drinking gallons of tea. Simple and effective way to supplement with herbs. These herbal extracts are made using alcohol and/or vegetable glycerin. The alcohol used is Gluten Free Vodka, Gin, or Brandy as specified on the label (see key below). Vegetable Glycerine is coconut-derived, no corn or palm oil is included. Dried herbs are steeped in the menstrum for 4-6 weeks. Alcohol allows for a strong extraction. The glycerin gives it a sweet flavor and syrup-like texture. Dose 1-2 droppers full under the tongue (sublingual) once to twice daily. See individual dosing.
Ginko Biloba
Aids in brain function, improves memory and supports people with Alzheimer and dementia. Take one dropper daily in the morning.
California Poppy
Mild pain relief and relaxant. Calms nerves and anxiety. Take 1 - 2 droppers as needed.
Valerian
Calms nerves and anxiety. Used to treat insomnia. Aids falling asleep and staying asleep. Eases nightmares. Take 1 - 2 droppers as needed.
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Overall tonic for the body. Take a dropper full everyday.
Yellow Dock and Dandelion Root Blend
Blood and Liver cleansing. Take a dropper full everyday morning and night until it is gone.
Breathe Easy
Blend of Red Clover, Lobelia to open the lungs, and Lemon Balm to relax and calm the nerves. Blended to help combat asthma attacks. A dropper full daily.
Heart Ache
Hawthorne Berries to lower blood pressure, Motherwort to ease grief and chest pain, hibiscus to strengthen the heart. 1-2 droppers as needed.
Liquid Menstrum Key
V = Vodka
gfV = Gluten-free Vodka
B = Brandy
G = Gin
VG = Vegetable Glycerin