Tinctures are liquid extracts made from herbs that you take orally (by mouth). They are usually extracted in organic food grade alcohol. Tinctures are easy and convenient to use.
Tinctures are also easier to give to children as they have to take only small amounts (see Children’s Dosage Guide for suggestions).
Because they are taken directly under the tongue, they enter the bloodstream much more directly than by any other means. This means that the action in the body is usually quicker.
Although some herbs will have an immediate effect, such as those used to help one relax. Others that are more nutritive and building in nature. Nutritive tinctures may take several weeks of continual use before best results are seen.
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