Liquid herbal drops can be taken directly on or under the tongue or in a liquid of choice. If using a liquid, hot or cold water both work fine and won’t harm the efficacy of your liquid herbal drop.

Always refer to your liquid herbal drop's packaging for recommended amounts. However, our general rule of thumb is to take one to three full droppers directly on the tongue.

Our liquid herbal drops are alcohol-free after extraction. We use 100% vegan, sugar-free, and non-GMO sunflower glycerin to naturally preserve our liquid herbal drops after we extract and evaporate the alcohol that was used in the production process. Glycerin adds a sweet, pleasant flavor and helps our herbal formulas combine well into beverages.

We source our herbs from global and domestic farmers. We work with ingredient providers who are certified fair-trade or adhere to the FDA Foreign Supplier Program to meet the quality and high standards of domestic sources. Our ingredients are also manufactured in FDA-registered and cGMP-certified facilities.

All of our liquid herbal drops are certified by PETA as both cruelty-free and vegan, ensuring no animal testing and no animal-derived ingredients are used in our products. This certification reflects our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. Additionally, they are also certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), which upholds one of the most rigorous gluten-free standards in the world. This ensures safety for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities.

This depends on the herbal formula you’re taking. Our liquid herbal drops can be taken directly on the tongue and often provide immediate effects. Refer to our blog on the difference between tinctures, capsules, and powders for more detailed information.

Glycerin is a sweet, clear liquid derived from vegetable oils. We use 100% vegan, sugar-free, and non-GMO sunflower glycerin to naturally preserve our liquid herbal drops after we extract and evaporate the alcohol that was used in the production process. Glycerin adds a sweet, pleasant flavor, making our liquid herbal drops both palatable by themselves and effortlessly soluble in beverages.

Our liquid herbal drops never contain added sugar, whether it be white, brown, or raw sugar. We do use fruits, berries, and dates to give our formulas a natural sweetness. Due to the medicinal qualities of some of the herbs we use, our herbal formulas may even have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. Check out our ingredients list to learn more about the fruits and herbs we use in our formulas.

Our liquid herbal drops are made of natural herbs and ingredients that may change the color and texture of the drops. If you see a “residue” in your tincture, don’t worry! That’s a 100% natural compound that’s normal and safe to consume. Since the alcohol has been fully evaporated after the initial extraction, some non-soluble herbal compounds can stick around on the bottle and dropper top. Take your liquid herbal drops as usual and enjoy.

Slight variations in color and taste are a natural part of liquid herbal drops. Although our liquid herbal drops are meticulously formulated, different batches of plants used in our formulas can vary in color and taste - and that's totally normal. If you are concerned about a particular taste or flavor in one of our liquid herbal drops, feel free to reach out to our Customer Success team at hi@apothekary.com and we can help you determine if it's a natural variance or something more.