Tinctures
Buy tinctures: herbs in liquid form
A tincture is a liquid herbal extract. The plant has soaked in a solvent for weeks, usually alcohol, sometimes vegetable glycerine or vinegar, after which the liquid is strained. You dose a tincture with a pipette, drop by drop. This category has more than 30 tinctures and liquid extracts: from familiar kitchen and garden herbs such as chamomile, peppermint and ginger, to smartshop herbs like the Blue Lotus 15x tincture and liquid mushroom extracts. Each product page shows the ratio, the contents and how to use it. Prefer dried herbs? You'll find them in our herb shop.
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All about tinctures and liquid extracts
Tinctures have been around for centuries. Pharmacists used to make them themselves, because a herb in alcohol keeps much longer than dried leaf. That's still one of the biggest advantages: a well-sealed bottle lasts a long time and takes up little space.
Alcohol, glycerine or vinegar
Alcohol is the most widely used solvent. It draws many different compounds out of the plant and acts as a preservative at the same time. Vegetable glycerine is an alcohol-free alternative and tastes slightly sweet. Vinegar is used less often. The solvent in each product is listed on the product page.
What do 1:1, 1:5 and 15x mean?
The ratio on the label tells you how much herb is in the extract. At 1:5, 1 part herb has been steeped in 5 parts liquid. At 1:1 it's 1 part herb to 1 part liquid, so a stronger extract. A label like 15x, as with Blue Lotus, means the extract has been concentrated 15 times compared to the dried herb.
Our range of tinctures
Kitchen and garden herbs
Most of the range consists of familiar herbs, often as a 1:1 extract. Think of true chamomile, peppermint, thyme, ginger, nettle, dandelion and calendula.
Smartshop herbs
You'll also find extracts of herbs you mainly come across in a smartshop, such as blue lotus, mulungu, damiana and the Salvia divinorum extract.
Mushrooms
Reishi, chaga and Lion's Mane are also available as liquid extracts. Other forms, such as capsules and powder, can be found among our medicinal mushrooms.
How to use a tincture
Shake the bottle before use. Use the pipette to add the number of drops stated on the product page to a glass of water, or take them directly. Start with the lowest amount and never take more than indicated. Store tinctures in a dark, cool place with the cap tightly closed.
Safe use
- Most tinctures contain alcohol. Not suitable for children, and not during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- If you take medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist first. St John's wort, for example, can affect how many medicines work, including the contraceptive pill and antidepressants.
- Salvia divinorum extract is a powerful psychoactive substance with a short but intense effect. Never use it alone, only while seated and with a sober person nearby. Read the product page carefully before use.
- Keep all tinctures out of reach of children. All products are for 18+ only.
Frequently asked questions about tinctures
What's the difference between a tincture and an extract?
A tincture is a liquid extract, usually alcohol-based. An extract can also be a powder or a resin. This category only contains liquid extracts.
How long does a tincture keep?
Alcohol-based tinctures keep for a long time, often several years. Check the packaging for the exact date.
Can I add a tincture to tea?
Yes, you can. In hot tea a small part of the alcohol evaporates, while the rest of the extract remains.