What are Spagyric tinctures?

At Soulside, our herbal tinctures are made in a modern lab using a rare and ancient process called Spagyrics that was developed during the 1400s. This alchemical process goes far beyond typical tincture distilling and uses ancient principles to separate and recombine all of the parts of the plant to create the most potent and powerful medicinal tinctures possible.

The word “Spagyrics” comes from the ancient Greek roots spao “to draw out” and ageiro “to gather”. In essence, it translates to the concept of extracting constituents of the plants and then recombining them in a concentrated form that is the final medicine you receive in the bottle. 

All herbal extractions go through a refining process, but the Spagyric process goes a step further. Following initial extraction, mineral salts from the plant that contain important medicinal properties are left separated from the tincture. Spagyrics then burns the plant matter (a step called calcination) and reduces the plant to white ash and soluble minerals. All of these constituents are then recombined together to create a genuinely full-spectrum tincture that utilizes all aspects of the plant. Nothing is left behind.

Utilizing the full essence of the plant boosts our products’ bioavailability and means that you are getting the complete medicinal properties of the plants in the tinctures, rather than just an aspect of them.

To learn more about our Spagyric process, click here.

 

How much tincture should I take?

Our tinctures are a potent blend of plants, herbs and adaptogens designed to work with your body to improve wellbeing and not simply mask symptoms or override your current state. We love making tinctures, because they require you to pay attention to your body and notice how they are working for you. 

Typically, our tincture dosing is between ¼ to a full dropper of the tincture. But the most important part of dosing is to pay attention to your own body’s reaction. Didn’t feel enough of an impact? Try upping the amount next time. Felt a little too much? Take less. 

Our tinctures are 100% natural and include ingredients that are supportive to overall wellbeing. You can’t overdose or “take too much”, but remember more is not always more. Get to know your blend and find the dosing that works best for you. 

If you need help, email us at hello@gosoulside.com.

 

What if I feel burning under my tongue when I use the tincture?

Our tinctures are made with 100% organic alcohol and glycerin. The plants are distilled in alcohol and the glycerin is included, because it actually makes the plant nutrients more bioavailable and it also cuts the alcohol, giving our tinctures a sweeter taste with less burn. This is part of what makes our tinctures special: they are more effective and can be comfortably taken right from the bottle.

However, some people with sensitive mouths still feel a bit of a burn (especially with our Clean Energy that contains cayenne pepper). The burn is not necessarily bad; it lets you know that the plant nutrients are crossing the cell membrane. But, if you don’t enjoy the sensation or it feels like too much, take a small sip of water and then add the tincture under your tongue. 

 

What if I don’t feel any effect?

In our modern world, we are often used to taking products and pharmaceuticals that have dramatic effects on our bodies. This can cause us to lose touch with the subtleties of our experiences and to pendulum swing from one extreme to another. 

Our products are designed to support your body’s natural capacities and strengths, while helping you know your body better. The sensations will potentially be more subtle than you are used to. That doesn’t mean they aren’t working. In fact, that is the point! We believe your daily medicines should support you feeling stronger, more energetic and more calm all day, every day, rather than cause dramatic ups and downs with downstream side effects. You will feel something, because our blends are powerful and effective; your task is to pay attention.

That being said, if you feel as though you aren’t noticing the intended effect, try dosing a bit higher by taking more of the tincture. If that doesn’t work, send us an email and we will help you out: hello@gosoulside.com

Are these safe for pregnant people?

Please consult your doctor or other medical professional before using any of our tinctures while pregnant or if you're attempting to become pregnant.

 

Are these safe to take with prescription medications?

Please consult your doctor or other medical professional before using any of our tinctures in conjunction with your medications or if you have a health condition that is being monitored.