Each herbal tincture may have its own preferred direction for using for optimal results. Please refer to product directions for reference. In general, liquid can be taken directly from the dropper bottle or mixed with a small amount of water. The best way to do this is to measure the recommended amount in the measuring cup provided, top up with approx 20-30mls of water, and take at once without sipping.

Instructions for use are provided on each product dropper bottle. Our herbalist also provide free 15 minute consultation via phone or email if preferred to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the best dosage instructions and how long to take your herbal liquid. Additional consultations can also be booked online for ongoing assistance. In general, depending on the digestive health outcomes you would like to achieve, some products (such as Bitter Bliss) can be consumed on an ongoing basis. Others may wish to be consumed daily for a minimum of 8 week period.

Alcohol is a powerful (and safe) solvent Alcohol is an excellent solvent for herbs as it is able to affectively extract all the fat soluble constituents as well as the water soluble ones. When tinctures are prepared professionally, specific water/alcohol proportions are used for each herb. Alcohol is a preservative In general, alcohol is a better solvent than water for most extracting most plant constituents. While removing nearly all relevant ingredients of a herb, it also acts as a preservative allowing the medicine to have a much longer shelf life. Alcohol allows us to create potent tinctures Alcohol-based tinctures are also highly potent and concentrated, meaning only a very small dose is required to reap the benefits. Understanding ratios and alcohol percentages in tinctures The amount of alcohol used will depend on the unique properties of the herbs and how much water they contain. The alcohol percentage refers to the percentage of ethanol in the tincture. Tinctures usually have 25% ethanol as a minimum. Which alcohol is used to make tinctures? Our practitioner-grade herbal liquids are made with non-GMO cane alcohol and filtered spring water. No heat is used during the manufacturing process. We use the cold percolation and maceration extraction method to ensure the preservation of herbal compounds. All of our products contain NO fillers and are free from sugar, artificial sweeteners, gluten, yeast, dairy, preservatives, colours and flavours. Given that the amount of tincture taken is very small the amount of alcohol consumed is negligible. Please reach out to The Gut Herbalist for more information about suggested use or if you need help choosing the product. We can recommend a herbal tincture or make a custom herbal blend to best suit your unique needs.

All of our products will have a best before date on the bottle. How long the herbal liquid will last is dependent on the batch of the product. All of our products have a minimum expiry of 12 months to 3 years, however we recommend using within 12 months of opening. Please contact us for more information on individual herbs.

At The Gut Herbalist, we take great care in sourcing our herbs. Our herbs are individually sourced from all countries based on where the herb originates, availability, and seasonality. We believe that herbs grow best in their natural environment and ripening rhythms, so we prioritise sourcing from their native habitats whenever possible. If you would like to find out where a particular herb originates from, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to provide you with more information.

At The Gut Herbalist, we strive to provide high-quality herbal products that are sourced from certified organic or wildcrafted herbs. While we make every effort to ensure that our herbal liquids are organic, there may be instances where this is not possible due to the availability of specific herbs. We encourage you to reach out to us for more information on the organic status of individual herbs. Our team is committed to transparency and will gladly provide you with detailed information about the sourcing and certification of the herbs used in our products.