Tincture

A tincture is a liquid dosage form that consists of crushed plant or animal components. When preparing the tincture, the raw material is filled with alcohol or water and infused for several days.

The tincture may contain various plant ingredients, such as berries, flowers, leaves, roots, bark, etc. The most common ingredients are chamomile, calendula, mint, St. John's wort, ginseng, eleutherococcus, etc. In some cases, essential oils are added to the tincture, which give it a characteristic aroma and enhance its healing properties.

Typically, the tincture is used to treat various diseases of the digestive, respiratory, nervous systems and to improve immunity. Some tinctures are also used in cosmetology for skin and hair care. However, it should be noted that using the tincture without consulting a doctor can be hazardous to health.

When using the tincture, you must remember the correct dosage and duration of use. Before you start taking the tincture, you should consult your doctor to avoid possible side effects and incompatibility of ingredients.

Some tinctures can be prepared independently at home. To do this, you need to grind the plant material, pour it with liquid (alcohol or water), leave it to infuse and strain. It is recommended to store the finished tinctures in a cool, dark place and use within the expiration date.

It is important to note that tinctures have many advantages over tablets and other dosage forms, such as ease of use, high bioavailability and natural composition. However, it should be remembered that medications should not replace primary treatment and should be prescribed only on the recommendation of a doctor.

Tincture is a medicinal product that is an alcoholic extract, base or solution of plant, animal or synthetic medicinal raw materials, containing one or more active ingredients.

The most important component of any medicinal product is the active substance (the main active principle) - the substance of the plant that primarily gave the name to this drug.