In short

Detailed ingredients

We place paramount importance on the quality of our ingredients. Our plants (organic or wild-harvested) are extracted in a mixture of demineralized spring water and organic cane alcohol.

Medicinal ingredients:

  • Flowering oat (Avena sativa)
  • Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum)
  • Lemon balm (Mélissa officinalis)
  • Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
  • California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Health goals

  • Sleep support
  • Stress relief
Product certifications and standards

Here are our commitments and certifications for our liquid concentrates.

  • Ecocert
  • Organic
  • Not tested on animals
Full description

Used in traditional herbal medicine to relieve nervousness and as a mild sedative to aid sleep

NPN: 80052369

Actions: Calming, relaxing, adaptogenic (stress resistance), nervous system tonic, anxiolytic, mild analgesic, antispasmodic, and mild sedative

Organic medicinal ingredients * fresh plants: 1:2 500mg/ml:

  • Flowering oat Avena sativa "young milky seed" (1:2) 112mg
  • Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum leaf (1:2) 105mg
  • Lemon balm Melissa officinalis flowering tops (1:2) 99mg
  • Skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora flowering tops (1:2) 93mg
  • California poppy Eschscholzia californica tops (1:2) 91mg.

Non-medicinal ingredients: 50% organic ethyl alcohol, water.

USES

Used in traditional herbalism to help relieve nervousness and as a mild sedative to aid sleep (in cases of restlessness or insomnia related to mental stress).

  • Calming/Relaxing/Anxiolytic/Mild Sedative
  • Nerve tonic (supports the nervous system) for people (in burnout) who are exhausted, physically or mentally stressed, or suffering from chronic fatigue
  • Relieves nervousness
  • Adaptogen/ Aids in stress resistance during nervous exhaustion
  • Sedative for nervous exhaustion, insomnia and nervousness
  • Insomnia linked to mental stress
  • Anxiolytic, calms states of anguish, anxiety, agitation, mild depression, and irritability
  • Helps calm anxiety or panic attacks and nervous shocks
  • Support for withdrawal from tobacco and other drug addiction
  • Helps increase dopamine and serotonin levels
  • Helps calm internal and external tremors of nervousness, nervous tics, and soothes palpitations.
  • Helps to release muscle contractions during nervous tension
  • Reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and prolongs sleep duration

DOSAGE

Adult dosage for nervousness : Take 0.5ml (15 drops) in a little water three times a day.

Adult dosage for insomnia : Take 1ml (30 drops) in a little water 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.

Precautions: Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or trying to conceive. If you are taking heart medication or antihypertensive drugs, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. If you have a cardiovascular condition or diabetes, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.

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Health one drop at a time

Our liquid concentrates allow you to enjoy the benefits of organic medicinal plants with documented actions for a long time, with real ease of use.

Add the indicated number of drops to half a glass of water and drink preferably before a meal.

Follow the dosage instructions; some concentrates are taken occasionally, others as a course of treatment, and the doses vary from one product to another.

TIP: Pour your drops of liquid concentrate into hot water to get rid of the alcohol while retaining the expected properties!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about liquid extracts (or liquid concentrates, or tinctures, or hydroalcoholic extracts...)

What is a mother tincture (Hydroalcoolic extract)?

A mother tincture is a liquid extract obtained by cold maceration of fresh (or more rarely dried) plants in alcohol, glycerin or vinegar.

At Val'Heureuse, we carry out our macerations in alcohol, and they last at least 4 weeks. This process allows us to extract and preserve the phytocomplex (the majority of the active ingredients) of the plant for a long time.

What is the difference with essential oils?

Manufacturing

  • The mother tincture is obtained by macerating the plant in alcohol. It contains active ingredients soluble in water and alcohol.
  • Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation (or cold pressing for citrus fruits). This process only recovers the volatile and fragrant substances of the plant.

Concentration

  • The mother tincture is less concentrated than an essential oil but more concentrated than an infusion. It allows for a gentler and more comprehensive action, as it retains a wider variety of the plant's components.
  • Essential oil is an ultra-powerful concentrate . A single drop of essential oil can represent the equivalent of several dozen cups of herbal tea or numerous doses of mother tincture.

Usage and Safety

  • Route of administration: Mother tinctures are specifically designed to be ingested (diluted in water). Essential oils, although sometimes usable orally under medical supervision, are more often used in diffusion or topical application (diluted in a vegetable oil).
  • Precautions:
    Essential oils present a much higher risk of toxicity (liver, nervous system) if misused. Mother tinctures, although containing alcohol, are generally easier to dose for daily internal use.
What is the difference with homeopathy?

Mother tinctures can be used as the basis for homeopathic formulations. In homeopathy, extremely diluted substances are used (e.g., 9CH, 15CH), whereas in herbal medicine, the mother tincture is a concentrated form . It is only diluted at the time of administration, in water or fruit juice, to ensure the correct dosage.

How to use mother tinctures and at what dosage?

Oral use: Please note that our tinctures are more concentrated than other commercially available tinctures. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions on the labels. The drops should be diluted in half a glass of water, preferably between meals.

Duration: Highly dependent on the concentrate. Some are for occasional use, others are only truly effective as a course of treatment.

A course of treatment usually lasts 3 weeks (21 to 25 days), followed by a one-week break before resuming if necessary.

Are there any contraindications?

There are contraindications which are indicated on the label of our products.

  • Sensitive individuals: Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people undergoing alcohol withdrawal without medical advice. However, it is possible to eliminate the alcohol by taking the drops in hot water (the alcohol will evaporate quickly).
  • Interactions: They may interact with certain medications. Consult a healthcare professional.
  • Allergies: Our concentrates are formulated with plants, some of which may pose risks to people with allergies.
How do I store my mother tincture?

Duration: A sealed mother tincture can generally be kept for up to 5 years according to regulations.

Our concentrates all carry an expiry date based on stability studies specific to our range.

Storage conditions:
It must be stored away from light, heat, and humidity to preserve the active ingredients. Once opened, it is recommended to use it within one year for optimal effectiveness.

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