Wild Dagga Tincture Alcohol Free 2fl oz

Wild Dagga Tincture Alcohol Free 2fl oz: Our wild dagga tincture is a liquid extract of organic Leonotis leonurus, grown in South Africa, in a vegetable glycerin base with no alcohol at all. The glycerin acts as a natural preservative, so the result is a gentle, adaptable, slightly sweet tincture that sits easily in tea, water or juice and suits anyone who avoids alcohol. Each small batch is prepared with care by Healing Herbals to ensure consistency and quality, and the bottle is 2 fl oz with a dropper cap. It is the most convenient way we offer to keep wild dagga on hand without brewing or smoking anything.

The herb: Wild dagga (Leonotis leonurus), also called lion's tail, is a tall shrub in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to South Africa, where it grows along the coast and up into the grasslands of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal and throws out tiered whorls of velvety orange flowers that sunbirds work all day. Southern African peoples brewed its leaves and flowers as a tea and smoked them, alone or in blends, for generations, and the plant remains a fixture of gardens and traditional practice across the region. Its best-known compound is leonurine, along with the diterpenoids and flavonoids typical of the Leonotis genus, and the flowers are the part most prized. Ours are grown organically on Healing Herbals' own farm in South Africa.

What's in it: This is a whole-herb glycerite, not a standardized extract, so no percentage is claimed. It carries the water-soluble and glycerin-soluble constituents of the flowers and leaves: leonurine, the alkaloid the plant is known for, together with labdane diterpenoids such as marrubiin, flavonoids and a share of the plant's aromatic oils. Glycerin pulls these gently and preserves them without the bite of an alcohol tincture, which is why glycerites taste rounder and softer.

Dosage, first time: Shake the bottle before use. The suggested serving is 3 to 9 full droppers, taken under the tongue or added to a beverage; begin at the lower end and see how it sits before adjusting gradually. You can also mix a few drops into tea, water or juice and vary the serving size to taste. Held under the tongue, a glycerite is taken up faster than one swallowed in a drink, and either way the effect builds gently, so give a serving a fair while before adding more.

Regular use: People who know their response settle somewhere inside the 3 to 9 full dropper range and stay there; do not exceed 9 full droppers. Wild dagga is mild enough that most use it in the evening or at the end of the day, and it does not need to be taken daily to behave as expected. If a serving feels like too much, simply drop back to fewer droppers next time.

What to expect: Users describe wild dagga as an easygoing, mellow calm, a softening at the edges rather than anything heavy, with a faint bitterness under the glycerin's sweetness. The tincture suits people who want the herb without smoke, without brewing and without alcohol, and it slips into an evening tea without changing its character. It is not a strong or heavy format, and it is not related to cannabis despite the shared nickname. For the loose flowers to brew or blend yourself, see our Wild Dagga, and for a more concentrated form, our Wild Dagga Extract.

Side effects: Wild dagga is a gentle herb and side effects are mild. Larger servings can bring drowsiness, and a few people notice a light head or a dry mouth at the top of the range; because this is a glycerite rather than smoke, there is no throat irritation to speak of. Reduce the number of droppers and any of these fades quickly.

Interactions and cautions: Consult a healthcare professional before use if you take any medication, since wild dagga has not been studied alongside most drugs. Not for use if pregnant or nursing. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how a serving affects you. For adults 21+ only. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients and storage: Organic Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus), Vegetable Glycerin. Store in a cool, dark cupboard with the cap tight; glycerin does not need refrigeration, and a little thickening in cold weather is normal. Shake before each use.

Common questions: How many droppers of Wild Dagga Tincture Alcohol Free should I start with? Start at the low end of the suggested 3 to 9 full droppers and adjust gradually. Does the alcohol-free wild dagga tincture taste sweet? Yes, the vegetable glycerin base is naturally sweet, which covers most of the herb's bitterness. Is wild dagga the same as cannabis? No; dagga is a South African nickname, and Leonotis leonurus is an unrelated plant in the mint family.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Wild dagga is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.