Iron Care Tincture
Iron Care Tincture, Alfalfa Leaf, Dandelion Leaf, Raspberry Leaf, Stinging Nettle Leaf, Yellow Dock Root
Iron Care Tincture
This is an alcohol-based liquid extract (tincture) of five herbs extracted together in equal parts: four green leaves and one root from the traditional Western herbal cupboard. Each is also sold on its own. It is a traditional herbal blend, not an iron mineral supplement - it does not supply a measured amount of iron. Please read the safety information below before use.
- Alfalfa, leaf - Medicago sativa leaf (Fabaceae)
- Dandelion, leaf - Taraxacum officinale leaf (Asteraceae) - the leaf, not the root
- Red raspberry, leaf - Rubus idaeus leaf (Rosaceae)
- Stinging nettle, leaf - Urtica dioica leaf (Urticaceae)
- Yellow dock, root - Rumex crispus root (Polygonaceae)
- Extract type: Alcohol tincture. Other ingredients: organic alcohol, vegetable glycerin, crystal clear purified water
- Origin: Responsibly sourced botanicals. Gluten free. Made in the USA.
What is in the blend
- Alfalfa - the deep-rooted purple-flowered legume grown as fodder on every continent; the young green leaf is used, the same plant whose sprouts appear in salads.
- Dandelion - the familiar lawn weed; this blend uses the toothed green leaf, eaten as a bitter salad green in France and Italy. The root is a separate product.
- Red raspberry - the leaf of the raspberry cane, dried and used as a tea in European tradition for centuries; the fruit is not used here.
- Stinging nettle - the hedgerow herb whose young leaves lose their sting when dried or cooked; a traditional spring green.
- Yellow dock - the long yellow taproot of curly dock, a common roadside plant of the buckwheat family; bitter and astringent.
Why a tincture
The dried leaves and root are macerated together in organic alcohol with a little vegetable glycerin and water - the classic herbal method. A tincture keeps for years at room temperature in a cool, dark place, has a green, grassy, slightly bitter taste, and a few drops disappear in a glass of water or juice. A serving of 20 to 30 drops is roughly 1 ml of liquid, so the amount of alcohol per serving is small.
How to use
Shake well before use. Put the number of drops shown on the label into a little water or juice and drink it, up to the frequency shown on the label. Do not exceed the label serving. Use it in courses rather than continuously - yellow dock root can loosen the bowels with prolonged use. Store in a cool, dark place with the cap tight.
Tincture or drops?
If you avoid alcohol or prefer a milder taste, the same five-herb blend is available as Iron Care Alcohol-Free Drops - the glycerite version. The herbs and proportions are identical; only the extraction liquid differs.
Important safety information - please read before use
This is an herbal blend, not an iron supplement. Please read before use.
- See a doctor first: tiredness, weakness, pale skin or shortness of breath can have many causes and need a doctor and a blood test. Do not use this blend to self-treat them, or in place of iron your doctor has prescribed.
- Pregnancy / nursing: do not use without a qualified practitioner - raspberry leaf can act on the uterus, and yellow dock and nettle are traditionally avoided in pregnancy.
- Blood thinners: alfalfa and nettle are rich in vitamin K, which can change how warfarin works - consult your doctor if you take any blood thinner.
- Autoimmune conditions: do not use if you have lupus - alfalfa contains L-canavanine, which has been linked to flare-ups.
- Kidney stones and gout: yellow dock root contains oxalates - avoid if you have a history of kidney stones or gout.
- Bowel effect: yellow dock has a mild laxative action - reduce or stop if you develop loose stools, and do not use it continuously.
- Diuretics, blood pressure and blood sugar: dandelion and nettle increase urine output and may affect potassium, blood pressure and blood sugar - consult your doctor if you take diuretics, lithium, blood-pressure or diabetes medication.
- Hormone-sensitive conditions: alfalfa contains plant estrogens - consult your practitioner.
- Allergies: dandelion is a daisy-family (Asteraceae) plant, alfalfa is a legume, and nettle can cause skin sensitivity.
- Age: not for children.
- Contains alcohol. If you have a medical condition or take medication, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Do not use it to self-treat any medical condition - see a qualified doctor instead. Keep out of reach of children.
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.
| Name | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Medicago Sativa Taraxacum Officinale Rubus Idaeus Urtica Dioica Rumex Crispus Blend | Botanical Name | Composition binomials |
| Iron Care | Commercial Name | Formula name (lead) |
| Iron Care Tincture | Commercial Name | Alcohol-extract commercial name |
| Iron Care Drops | Commercial Name | Alcohol-free commercial name |
| Alfalfa Dandelion Raspberry Nettle Yellow Dock Blend | Commercial Name | Composition name |
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