Traditional Herbal Tinctures combine delicious taste and rich variety of healthy nutrients
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Traditional Herbal Tinctures combine delicious taste and rich variety of healthy nutrients |
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Tincture of Hawthorn with Rose and Calendula petals - Tincture of Mullein, Lungwort, Thyme and Licorice root -
Tincture of Valerian root with Passion flower, Lemon Balm and Marjoram -
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The word “tincture” comes from the Latin "Tinctura"- meaning colored herbal extract made with alcohol. Why were tinctures considered potent and safe herbal medicine throughout the centuries? First reason - tinctures offer the best way to extract and deliver nutrients in stable soluble form, optimal for absorption and assimilation. Another - tinctures retain volatile and semivolatile ingredients, usually lost in heat treated and especially reprocessed dry extracts. The importance of these ingredients for health beneficial action is hard to overestimate. In fact, the whole concept of aromatherapy is based on the action of smells and flavors.
The presence of volatile ingredients is helpful in evaluating the quality of the tincture. In the past, when modern analytical tests were not available, taste and flavor of the tincture were employed for the quality control. Indeed, after acquiring the taste, one should be able to recognize not only the formula, but also the strength of the tincture. Due to convenient dosing, tinctures are one of the safest herbal preparations, easy to adjust to individual habits and metabolism.High bioavailability, achieved through complete dissolution of the ingredients, is one of the most beneficial features of the tinctures. It is especially useful when the absorption of vitamins and nutrients by the body is reduced due to the natural causes or malfunctions of the digestive system. Modern clinical studies show that the rate of assimilation of certain vitamins and nutrients in gastro-intestinal tract decreases with the age. The tinctures are apparently able to help overcome age-dependent reduction in nutrients absorption. Traditional sweet tinctures offer enjoyable taste and unique profile of herbal nutrients in highly bioavailable form. Tinctures are handcrafted in small batches from raw herbs according to centuries old recipes and are rested in glass until perfect. As a result, tinctures retain volatile ingredients, often lost in dry or processed extracts, and preserve bioactive nutrients in soluble form, optimal for their absorption and assimilation. The presence of carbohydrates not only improves tincture's taste, but helps preserve tincture's qualities and protect its activity. In fact, modern studies indicate that carbohydrates help enhance the stability of nutrients and biologically active ingredients, protecting it from the oxidation and precipitation. Tinctures from Floraleads GR contain 24 -26 % grain alcohol by volume. No synthetic additives, no artificial ingredients. |
Natura non facit saltum - Nature does not make a leap
Indeed, it takes time to appreciate the effects of some tinctures as well as many other herbal preparations. Yet others are quick to help improve body's functions. Many tinctures affect certain organisms functions shortly and generate slow response in the same or other systems over a long time. Thus the effects of tincture of Hawthorn with Rose and Calendula on cardiovascular system develops over weeks and months. Tincture of Mullein with Lungwort, Thyme and Licorice is used to help fight the cough, but also helps improve functions of bronchi-alveolar system over long periods. Similarly tincture of Elecampane with herbs helps reduce acute symptoms of respiratory infections, and when used over a longer time supports body's immunity to infections. Tincture of Valerian root with three other herbs promotes healthy sleep shortly after the use and helps improve emotional balance over the longer time. Tincture of Schisandra with Eleuthero and Rose hips helps improve mental alertness over the short run and is useful in reducing effects of fatigue over the longer periods of time. Finally, Tincture Hippopohae, traditionally used to stimulate sluggish digestion, provides nutritional support for circulatory system over a longer use, due, apparently, to the presence of Sea Buckthorn flavonoids.
Nosce teipsum - Know Yourself
Tinctures as well as any herbal preparations are not for everyone. Extremely helpful for one individual the tincture may have little effect or require significantly higher dose for other. Thus tincture of Mullein and that of Elecampane may have different effect in individuals with similar symptoms of respiratory infection. Floraleads tinctures are mostly multiherbal. These are believed to be safer than monoherbal tinctures, due to the fact that health beneficial effects are achieved through several different means. Therefore, the chances for undesirable side effects are significantly lower. Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, start with smaller doses. In case of serious medical conditions or the regular use of potent pharmaceuticals consult with medical professional. Traditionally, tinctures were preferable herbal remedy for the people of middle and after middle age. Tinctures are especially helpful during chronic conditions, accompanied by decreased ability to assimilate nutrients and depressed emotional status.
Cordial Deyrosa
Traditional recipe of tonic invigorating drink obtained by consecutive extraction of Rose hips and Rose petals. Deyrosa offers delicious taste, rich exquisite aroma and beautiful bright color. Nutritional values of the drink are related to high content of of rose hips antioxidant flavonoids, beneficial for cardiovascular system, and wide range of polyphenolic nutrients extracted from rose petals. For centuries Deysora was used as a helpful remedy to combat apathy and depression, reverse fatigue and exhaustion. Suggested dose: 1/2 fl oz 1 - 2 times a day.
May be used to flavor herbal tea or another beverage. Active ingredient: Rose hips, Rose petals. Contains 28 - 32 % grain alcohol. All natural. No artificial ingredient, flavors, colors.
Cordial Deyrosa, 8 fl oz, $ 12.39 - Add to Cart -
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