Tincture is an undosed liquid dosage form, which is an alcoholic, aqueous-alcoholic or alcohol-ether extract from medicinal plant raw materials. Tinctures are often used in medicine and pharmaceuticals due to their high bioavailability and ease of use. They can be used both internally (orally) and externally, depending on the indications.

In traditional medicine, tinctures are made from a variety of herbs and plants, such as echinacea, valerian, motherwort, St. John’s wort, and many others. Tinctures have a wide range of therapeutic effects: from sedative and sedative to anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. To prepare the tincture, plant raw materials are poured with alcohol, vodka or other strong alcohol and infused for a certain time, usually from several days to several weeks, in a dark place. It is important to follow the dosage and recommendations for use, as improper use of tinctures can lead to undesirable effects and complications.