🌿 Timeless Remedies, Infused with Nature’s Magic 🌿
Our Tincture Process
To create our tinctures, dried herbs are combined with vodka, which acts as a strong and reliable extractor. The jars are set aside to steep for 30 days, shaken daily to keep the infusion active and well-mingled. Over time, the alcohol draws out the plant’s beneficial constituents, resulting in a potent, shelf-stable tincture that captures the essence and healing qualities of the herbs.
Herbal tinctures are usually taken by the dropperful, either directly under the tongue or mixed into a small amount of water, tea, or juice. A common serving is 1–2 dropperfuls, up to three times daily, though every body is unique and needs may vary. We encourage you to listen to your body and adjust as feels right. Tinctures are alcohol-based and should be avoided during pregnancy unless you are working with a qualified herbalist.
Tinctures can also be used topically. Use them just as you would an herbal-infused oil and massage into the shoulder, neck, or feet. Oils tend to be warming and if you already run hot, using tinctures topically can be a great alternative.
Please note: Our remedies are crafted with care, but they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The Waldo Herb Shop is not run by doctors, and our offerings are shared for educational and traditional use only. For medical concerns or questions, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Below are the single herb tinctures & blends we have available.
Blends
- Fragile Heart’s Lullaby
- Knight’s Armor
- Nightshade’s Whisper
- Shelter in the Storm
- Sweet Slumber’s Embrace
- Tame the Dragon
Simples
Fragile Heart’s Lullaby
When life feels too heavy to bear, allow this gentle blend to soothe & release the weight. With rose to help you feel protected, linden to help cool frazzled nerves, lemon balm to help you feel lighter, & tulsi to help you move forward, Mother Nature will carry some of that burden so you can breathe and continue on.
The herbs in this blend are generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to some of the herbs.
This blend is calming without making you sleepy, so you can work with it during the day. If sleep is an issue, this tincture can be taken before bed to help soothe you into sleep. Breathe deeply and know you will get through this.
This blend comes in body butter, infused oil, tincture, bath tea, and loose-leaf tea.
Knight’s Armor
A protective blend crafted with yarrow to keep emotional wounds at bay, motherwort to strengthen your boundaries, calamus to keep you grounded, & rose petals to shield the heart. Your gentle yet unyielding defense in times of stress.
Take this tincture when you need a protective barrier between you and the energy vampires, evil spirits, heart-leeches, takers, and psychic parasites. I typically start taking this tincture about 30 minutes before I will be with people who are going to stress me out. In extreme situations, I will take another dropperful 30 minutes after the first dose for extra protection.
The herbs in this blend are generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to some of the herbs.
This blend comes in body butter, infused oil, tincture, and bath tea.
Nightshade’s Whisper
Slip into the realm of dreams with this otherworldly blend of chamomile, hops, lavender, & mugwort. Crafted for deep rest & vivid dreaming, let the veil between worlds grow thin as Nightshade’s Whisper guides you gently into the dreamscape.
One dropperful 30 minutes before bed is usually enough, however, you can take another dropperful at bedtime if sleep is really eluding you.
The herbs in this blend are generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to some of the herbs. Start with a low dose and work up from there. Pay attention to how you feel. Too much of this tincture can cause drowsiness the next morning. Make sure you have at least 8 hours before you need to be anywhere before taking this tincture.
This blend comes in body butter, infused oil, tincture, and bath tea.
Shelter in the Storm
A gentle blend of chamomile, tulsi, lavender, rose, and motherwort—crafted to quiet the mind, soften the heart, and offer solace when skies grow dark. Breathe deep, let the tempest pass, and know you will get through this.
I typically start taking this tincture about 30 minutes before I will be in situations that are going to stress me out. In extreme situations, I will take another dropperful 30 minutes after the first dose for extra help. This blend was designed for anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. When you can’t actually hide from the world, let this blend be your shelter.
The herbs in this blend are generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to some of the herbs.
This blend comes in body butter, infused oil, tincture, and bath tea.
Sweet Slumber’s Embrace
Step gently into the velvet hush of twilight. Hops will lull the busy mind, while passionflower cradles frayed nerves. Skullcap and California poppy ease tension and soften the soul’s unrest, and chamomile tucks you in with a whisper of serenity.
One dropperful 30 minutes before bed is usually enough, however, you can take another dropperful at bedtime if sleep is really eluding you.
The herbs in this blend are generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to some of the herbs. Start with a low dose and work up from there. Pay attention to how you feel. Too much of this tincture can cause drowsiness the next morning. Make sure you have at least 8 hours before you need to be anywhere before taking this tincture.
The herbs in this blend are generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to some of the herbs.
This blend comes in body butter, infused oil, tincture, and bath tea.
Tame the Dragon
A calming draught for stormy tempers & overburdened hearts. With lemon balm to soothe nerves, elderflowers to lighten the spirit, hibiscus to cool & linden to cradle the heart in peace, this blend will quiet the inner blaze.
This tincture is for when you feel angry and overwhelmed. Start with 1 dropperful and if the fire hasn’t calmed down in 30 minutes, take another dropperful. Take a moment to do some deep breathing and think about things for which you are grateful. Sometimes asking yourself “What’s underneath?” can help. Often anger hides hurt, fear, or exhaustion. Naming the deeper feeling can help. Your feelings are valid.
This blend comes in tincture, bath tea, and loose-leaf tea.
Chamomile Tincture
As gentle as a lullaby and as golden as the midsummer sun, chamomile is a steadfast ally for weary minds and restless hearts. Long treasured for easing tension, softening worry, and inviting restful slumber, this humble flower is a friend to both body and spirit. A few drops bring calm where there is unrest and sweetness where there is strain.
Chamomile is well-known as a soothing herb, but it doesn’t act like a heavy sedative. Instead, it works by calming the nervous system, easing tension, and quieting a restless mind. This makes it a wonderful ally both day and night — during the day, it helps take the edge off stress without making you drowsy, and at bedtime, it can support gentle, natural sleep if that’s what your body needs. Chamomile is also helpful for those who wake in the night, since you can take it without worrying about needing a full eight hours of rest afterward.
Chamomile is generally regarded safe, however, some people may be allergic to it. Use with caution if you are allergic to other members of the asteraceae family. Putting a couple of drops on your wrist topically will help determine if you will have a reaction.