BrainMax Pure Kalina Bark Tincture 1:3, 100 ml

Viburnum is a large deciduous shrub that belongs to the honeysuckle family. It has large white flowers which are replaced by small red berries in autumn. The bark is highly prized by Native American tribes and is traditionally used to relieve muscle tension and spasms. It is not surprising that one of the most famous uses of the bark is against menstrual cramps. Kalina helps to soothe even strong cramps. Contains hydroxycoumarin esculentin, scopoletin and saligenin, then organic acids, flavonoids, tannins, sterols, arbutin, resin, cyclic alcohol viburnitol and magnesium viburnin. The fruit also contains carbohydrates, vitamin C and other substances. When the tincture is in a 1:3 ratio with a 45% alcohol content, this means that for 1 part of the herbal extract there are 3 parts of the total solution (alcohol and water).

Benefits of herbal tinctures

Maceration is probably the oldest type of herb processing. Plants steeped in distilled alcohol have taken firm root in Western medicine. Alcohol is used to "break down" the plant's cell wall, allowing the release of biologically active compounds. The highest quality plants are selected for the tincture and after thorough cleansing they are slowly infused in 45% alcohol. Tinctures are much more concentrated than herbal decoctions alone, making their effects more noticeable in a shorter period of time. Moreover, thanks to the alcohol content, they have a long shelf life and can last for several years if stored properly. The tincture is packed in dark bottles to protect it sufficiently from light. You can take it on its own, but also add it to water or juice.