Looking for a simple yet powerful plant-based approach? The mother tinctures offered on Soin-et-Nature concentrate all the richness of fresh plants to naturally support digestive, nervous or immune balance. Easy to dose and adapt to every need, they are part of a personalized care approach that respects the body.
Mother tinctures are the most concentrated form of plant extracts used in homeopathy and phytotherapy. They are considered the active base of many homeopathic medicines, including those from Boiron, Lehning-Rocal and Weleda. Obtained by macerating fresh plants in alcohol, these concentrated preparations extract and preserve all the active ingredients of medicinal plants.
Unlike dried or dehydrated plant extracts, mother tinctures made from fresh plants retain an optimal content of active ingredients, making them powerful, natural and effective remedies. Today, more than a hundred mother tinctures are available, offering a wide choice for a wide range of health problems, as part of personalized treatments or rational self-medication.
Mother tinctures have been used since ancient times, long before the emergence of modern medicine. Ancient physicians, and later monks in the Middle Ages, used them for many years to treat common illnesses. This tradition was incorporated into homeopathy as early as the 19th century, and remains an essential reference in natural medicine to this day.
Made from plants selected for their medicinal properties, mother tinctures offer a wide variety of therapeutic actions:
The richness of the plants used enables cures to be tailored to the specific needs of each individual.
Here are a few examples of mother tinctures available in pharmacies, often recommended by health professionals:
Common dosages vary from plant to plant, but a typical dose is 30 drops diluted in a glass of water, 3 times a day, over a period of ten days or so. If in doubt, discontinue use and consult a health professional.
Although natural, some mother tinctures should be used with caution. In fact, some plants can become toxic if used in incorrect doses. For this reason, the advice of a doctor, homeopath or phytotherapist is strongly recommended, especially for the following tinctures:
These powerful extracts should be reserved for specific uses, under medical supervision.
Finally, mother tinctures containalcohol, making them unsuitable for young children, pregnant or breast-feeding women, unless medical advice is sought.
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide selection of homeopathic medicines to support your daily health and well-being. Here are the main categories available:
