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Tinctures: Liquid Wisdom of the Plants

🌿 Tinctures: Liquid Wisdom of the Plants

What Is a Tincture?

A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract made by soaking herbs in alcohol or glycerin. Over time, the solvent pulls the beneficial constituents from the plant, creating a powerful elixir that’s easy to dose and deeply effective.

  • Alcohol-based tinctures are fast-acting, have a long shelf life, and are generally more potent.
  • Glycerin-based tinctures offer a sweeter, alcohol-free option for children or those sensitive to spirits, though they are typically less concentrated than alcohol-based tinctures.

A Brief History of tinctures

Tinctures have roots that stretch back thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian texts describe herbal extraction methods as early as 1500 BCE, and herbalists across cultures—from Traditional Chinese Medicine to Greco-Roman healing—have long used alcohol and wine to pull medicinal compounds from plants.
Their popularity surged during the European Middle Ages, when monastic apothecaries preserved plant wisdom through tinctures. By the 18th and 19th centuries, they became staples in Western medicine, often found in every doctor’s bag before pharmaceutical pills took the spotlight.

Why Use Tinctures?

Tinctures allow you to:

  • Tap into herbal healing quickly with just a few drops.
  • Support your wellness goals—whether it’s calming nerves, boosting immunity, or easing digestion.
  • Carry plant allies with you, wherever life takes you.

The Revived by Roots Approach 🌱

At Revived by Roots, each tincture is crafted with:

  • Ancestral knowledge, intuitively designed and rooted in time-honored practices.
  • Spiritual intention, infused with mindful practices and reverence for the plants’ natural cycles.
  • Organic and wildcrafted herbs, ethically sourced to honor the earth.

We treat our tinctures not just as remedies—but as allies on your healing journey.

🌙 Moonlit Guidance and the Herbal Path

It began beneath a full moon, when ritual and intuition intertwined. I had lit candles, brewed tea, and called in my spirit guides—not with desperation, but with quiet trust. I asked how to deepen this work… how to move beyond treating symptoms and begin truly healing our people.

The answer came gently, not as words, but as knowing: Start with the herbs. Start with remembrance.

That night, I blended mugwort, lavender, and vitex under the moonlight, each herb guided by its own wisdom. The tincture became a living prayer—crafted to nourish the feminine, to soothe the nervous system, and to unlock intuitive clarity. It was the beginning of the shift—from quick fixes to long-term wellness, from medicine cabinets to sacred apothecaries.

Now, every bottle carries the energy of that moment. These tinctures aren’t just herbal remedies—they’re invitations to come home to ourselves. To honor nature, spirit, and community with every drop.

How to Use Them

A Peek Inside the Apothecary 🔮

Tincture Name Purpose Key Herbs
Mental Clarity Eases anxiety and mental fog    Lion’s Mane, Rhodiola, & Ginkgo
Immunity Boost Boosts immune resilience Astraglaus, Echinacea, & Turkey Tail
I Am Fertile! Balances hormones & supports menstruation       Angelica, Vitex, & Wild Yam

Safety Notes

We believe transparency is vital. Each tincture on our site includes:

  • Usage guidance
  • Energetic and physical benefits
  • It is important for you to do your own research regarding the safety and contraindications of herbs. If you are nursing, pregnant, or taking pharmaceuticals there is a chance that some herbs will not be suitable for you.