Tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts, typically taken by the dropper. Various solvents can be used to extract medicinal constituents from plants, most typically alcohol and water, and also vinegar and glycerin. Typically the word tincture refers to extracts made with alcohol, but may sometimes refer to extracts made with other solvents.

A standard dosage for our tinctures is 2 mL (roughly 2 full droppers). Our tinctures have graduated droppers, so that you can measure your dose. If you are new to tinctures, we recommend diluting your dose in a small amount of water and drinking that. You may also squirt droppers straight into your mouth. Extracts that contain lower alcohol content or honey may be easier and even pleasant to take directly in the mouth. We do not recommend taking our extracts under the tongue. The sensitive tissue here may become irritated by any alcohol content.

A standard dosage of 2 mL may be understood to be for a 150 pound adult. This dosage may be adjusted up or down in proportion to an individual’s weight. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, 200/150 = 1 ⅓ or 1.33. Multiply 2 mL by 1.3 for a dosage of 2.7 mL. For a 50 pound child, you would divide 50/150 = ⅓ or .33. Then 2 x .33 = .67, or ⅔. Feel free to reach out for support determining dosage. Math can be confusing. Additionally, you may adjust your dose according to your sensitivity to medicine or preference for higher or smaller doses. More frequent doses as well as regular use can be more effective than larger doses.

No, extracts and teas generally do not need to be taken with meals. That said, if you are taking an herb specifically for bitter properties and digestive support, you’ll want to take it before a meal to help to prepare your body to digest. Any bitter herb taken before a meal can provide this added benefit.

Yes! Generally, most herbs will not negatively interact with each other, and our products can generally be taken together at the same time.

This is possible. Please check with your medical provider about possible interactions before using our products if you are taking prescription meds. One particular effect that is possible is that liver stimulant herbs can increase the liver’s clearance of substances from the body, reducing the effectiveness of prescription medications.

Alcohol-based extracts (e.g. tinctures and elixirs) have a 5 year expiration date and non-alcohol based extracts (e.g. glycerites and oxymels) have a 3 year expiration date from manufacture. Salves made with fresh herbs have a four year expiration date. Salves made with only dried herbs have a five year expiration date. Teas are freshest when used within a year. Syrups have a one year expiration date from opening or a 5 year expiration date if un-opened. Hydrosols are freshest when used within two years from bottling. All of our products include batch numbers that may be translated into manufacture dates, e.g. batch number 120126 was produced 12/01/2026. Beyond this information, with herbal products, we recommend using your senses to assess quality. If it looks and smells off, it’s probably bad. If it looks and smells and tastes good, it’s probably still good. =)

We typically ship orders within a business day or two, but at times orders may ship up to three days later. If you need an order more quickly for an acute issue, we may be able to ship more quickly if you let us know your need. Reach us at fullflowerherbs@gmail.com. We are based in Durham, NC. We offer different shipping options at checkout that can expedite delivery.