Blog - Ways to administer herbal tinctures

Administering herbal tinctures to children can be tricky due to the taste and smell of pure herbs. Here are some child-friendly ways to give tinctures:

1. Dilute in a Drink

• Mix the tincture with juice (apple, orange, or berry juice work well).
• Stir into herbal tea with honey.
• Blend with milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut).
• Add to cordial or smoothies to mask the taste.

2. In Food

• Mix into honey or maple syrup and give by spoon.
• Stir into yogurt or apple sauce.
• Blend into nut butter (like almond or peanut butter) and spread on toast.
• Add to jelly or gummies (homemade gelatin-based gummies with fruit juice).
• Drizzle onto a small piece of banana or mix into mashed fruit.

3. Direct Administration (Diluted)

• Use a dropper to place the tincture in a small amount of water before giving it directly.
• Mix with warm water and a bit of honey and use a syringe to give small amounts.
• If the tincture is alcohol-based, evaporate the alcohol by adding it to hot water and letting it cool before serving.