Should You Shake Tincture?

Shake the bottle
The active metabolites can precipitate to the bottom of the bottle, especially if the bottle has been sitting for a long time. I tell my patients to shake up the bottle before each dose to make sure you get a consistent dose every single time.

Do I need to shake a tincture?

What I have learned is that fresh herb tinctures with high percentage of alcohol do not need to be shaken because the alcohol will automatically dehydrate the liquid. However, for dried herb, shake once every day or every few days.

What is the best way to ingest a tincture?

Sublingual consumption is one of the best ways to use a tincture if you want stronger, faster effects. Put the dose under your tongue and hold it there for 1 minute before swallowing.

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