What Are Tinctures?
Tinctures are liquid concentrates of plant matter. They provide a quick, direct delivery of herbal compounds to your bloodstream. Our farm-grown, hand-harvested herbs are placed in locally made vodka and left to sit for 4–6 weeks, extracting up to 95% of an herb’s beneficial constituents. They primarily extract alkaloids, resins, balsams, essential oils, and flavonoids.
How to Use Tinctures 
There are many ways to use tinctures — their versatility is what makes them so popular!
Finding Your Dosage
Our recommended dosage is 10–15 drops at a time. The frequency depends on what your body is moving through and the level of support you need.
Supporting the Body in Acute Moments
If you’re working through an acute situation, such as a cold or flu, it is often recommended to take 10–15 drops, 3–5 times a day, until symptoms improve. This more frequent dosing offers steady, short-term support while your body works to restore balance.
Supporting Long-Term Balance
For more chronic situations — including diabetes, high blood pressure, or anxiety — 10–15 drops, 2–3 times a day, is typically best. Consistency is key when working with herbs over time.
Most long-term herbal protocols benefit from taking a break. This may mean pausing within the month (if you’re taking Chaste Berry) or taking a 2–3 week break every couple of months to allow your body to recalibrate.
Simple Ways to Take Your Tincture
Tinctures can be placed directly into your mouth, under your tongue. This sublingual method is the quickest way to absorb herbal compounds into your bloodstream. You may also add the drops to a small glass of water or tea.
If you’re sensitive to alcohol, place the tincture in a cup of hot water or tea; after about 10 minutes, the alcohol will naturally evaporate.
Creating a Daily Ritual
When working through an acute condition, many people like to add a full dropper to a water bottle. This is so that throughout the day you are getting a continual dose of potent plant compounds - helping you stay connected to the earth, your body, and your healing.
What Tinctures Should You Take?
We are confident that there is an herbal tincture for just about any ailment under the sun. Certain herbs have different affinities for specific organs and functions of the body.
Here at the Farmacy, we use single-herb tinctures so you can experience the power and potency of each plant.
Tinctures for Anxiety
• Blue Vervain
• Lemon Balm
• Tulsi
• Kava
• Ashwagandha
Tinctures for Women’s Hormonal Balance and Blood Renewal
• Chaste Berry
• Mamaki
• Mugwort
Tinctures for Digestion and Detox
• Ginger
• Lemon Balm
• Mulberry Leaf
• Noni Leaf
• Turmeric
• Laukahi
Tinctures for Colds, Flus, and Coughs
• Ginger
• Lemon Balm
• Loquat Leaf
• Propolis
• Hawaiian Chili aka Niʻoi
Herbal medicine is not about quick fixes — it’s about relationships. Relationships to the plants, to the rhythms of your body, and to the seasons of your life.
