How much tincture should I take?

This is a question that Örtfabriken often receives.

- How many drops of tincture should I take?

A tincture is a concentrated herb for internal use. The starting point is therefore that a small amount is needed. And that we want to take the smallest possible amount (why overconsume?). How small an amount is depends on various factors. We will address the most important factors here.

We indicate the recommended amount on our tinctures. We often indicate a range. For example, a minimum of 5 drops to a maximum of 20 drops/dose. We indicate a range because our bodies react differently to different herbs. We also have different sensitivities to the amount of herb. For one person, 5 drops may be enough. For another person, a higher dose is required.

What makes us more or less sensitive to the effects of herbs?

Our body weight is one aspect (lower weight lower dose). Age is another (older people need lower doses). Another aspect can be physical impairment . A very sensitive stomach with ongoing inflammation can handle, for example, a smaller dose of bitter herbs. In this case, 5 drops may be quite sufficient. Another, more subtle aspect, is that we are differently receptive to the herb on an emotional or spiritual level. Some find that the more they work with herbs, the more sensitive they become to the herb's effects. Smaller and smaller doses are needed.

When taking your tincture, start with the lowest dose and work your way up. Be observant of how you feel and the effects of the herbs.

In English you can often read that you should take " one dropperful " of a tincture. This means that you fill the pipette full with herbal tincture. The Örtfabriken pipette contains 20 drops. 20 drops equal 1 ml.

A maximum dose of tincture is often no more than a measly milliliter. A small, potent dose.

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