What a Tincture Is

A tincture is a liquid extract of plants. We soak carefully prepared plant material in a food-grade alcohol and water mixture to draw out its key constituents (aromatic terpenes, alkaloids, flavonoids, bitters, etc.). The result is a concentrated, shelf-stable liquid that’s easy to measure by the drop.

Why alcohol?

Alcohol is an efficient solvent for a wide range of plant compounds and helps preserve the extract for years. The total amount of alcohol per serving is small (typically comparable to a sip of kombucha). If you prefer to lower the alcohol in a dose, add drops to hot water or tea and wait a minute before drinking.

How tinctures are used

You can place drops directly on the tongue or dilute them in water, tea, or juice. Because they’re concentrated, tinctures are simple to adjust: you can start low, increase slowly, and combine with guidance from product directions.

What tinctures are not

They are not essential oils (which are highly concentrated aromatic distillates and generally not taken internally), and they are not the same as teas or capsules. Tinctures aim to deliver a broad spectrum of a plant’s chemistry in a precise, portable form.

Six Lotus craft note

We currently prepare tinctures in alignment with lunar phases and sequential infusion rituals and we aspire to integrate astrological timings as we gain end-to-end control over sourcing and processing.