Tag: Herbal tinctures

According to the National Institutes of Health, ethanol is a common and safe component in many liquid medications and herbal preparations, necessary for extraction and stability. This raises the question: why is there ethanol in my supplement and what does it do?

Mamaki (Pipturus albidus), a native Hawaiian plant, is revered for its potent health properties and has been used traditionally for centuries. There are several versatile ways to consume mamaki, extending far beyond the popular herbal tea to include culinary applications, tinctures, and even topical balms.