Kruut Herbal tinctures, shots and incense bundles

Since time immemorial, people have been looking to nature for remedies to combat illnesses and ailments. For our ancestors, even small infections and wounds could become life-threatening. They therefore saw the medicinal herbs growing in the wild as a gift from the gods. And because the power of plants was thought to have supernatural origins, shamans and priests became the first physicians. It was only in ancient times that healers established themselves as a separate profession. They viewed diseases not so much as divine punishment, but rather as a problem that could be solved with knowledge. This knowledge eventually became so extensive that it could no longer be passed on orally. Because treatment methods and recipes for medicines were written down on parchment and papyrus, extensive writings on herbal medicine were already in circulation in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece.

Doctors in ancient times were faced with a major challenge: how could the power of plants be preserved when fresh medicinal herbs were not available all year round? Without a suitable method of preservation, many herbs quickly lost their potency. To counteract this, a tincture was made from the valuable herbs by means of maceration. The term “maceration” comes from the Latin “mazerare” (to soften or macerate). During maceration, fresh or dried herbs are placed in a solvent (alcohol, oil, water) and left for a long time. In this way, the active ingredients slowly dissolve out of the herbs and concentrate in the liquid. This then just needs to be strained off and the tincture is ready.

For centuries, tinctures were indispensable for medical care due to their versatility and ease of storage. They were particularly valued in medieval monastic medicine. There was a tincture for almost every ailment: while chamomile and valerian were used for sleep problems and nervousness, a combination of yarrow and nettle had proven effective for general strengthening. In the 20th century, tinctures were increasingly replaced by synthetic drugs. These allowed for standardized concentrations of active ingredients and could be produced much faster, cheaper and in large quantities. Like many other traditional healing methods, tinctures were gradually forgotten. However, with the growing interest in ancient traditions and modern natural healing, tinctures are now experiencing a small renaissance. Kruut tinctures allow you to harness the power of wild herbs in a targeted way. And because herbs have so many soothing properties, Kruut also offers shots, herbal extracts, face tonics and incense bundles in addition to tinctures.

The Kruut Tincture Herbal Boost with macerated nettle, wild oregano, rose hip, rosemary and burdock is a wonderful addition to your morning routine after breakfast. After a hearty lunch or when you have a sweet tooth, Kruut Inner Balance is a good choice. The refreshingly tangy Kruut Natural Herbal Extract Quiet has the soothing taste of a secluded forest glade and is good to enjoy during a meditative break or as a support before bedtime. Kruut Organic Power Shot is a delicious boost with natural vitamin C, aronia berries and wild herbs for when you're feeling a bit low at lunchtime or during sports. Discover the soothing power of selected herbs with Kruut products.