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Zoi Medicinals tinctures are alcohol (18.25%) and vegetable glycerin extracts of non-toxic herbs. All herbs used in the manufacturing of Zoi Medicinals products have been tested for heavy metals, bacteria, fungus, and pesticides.

• Xie Cao (Valerian Root, Valeriana officinalis) is warm and enters the LIV and HT meridians; induces tranquilization, stops bleeding and supports comfort.
• Huang Chu Ju (Chamomile Flower, Matricaria recutita) enters the LU, HT and ST meridians; moves Qi, tonifies the Liver, supports comfort, strengthens stomach, releases Exterior, clears Heat, stops cough, moves Blood and calms Shen.
• Suan Zao Ren (Chinese Date Seed, Jujube Seed, Zizyphus spinosae) is neutral and enters the GB, HT, LIV, and SP meridians; nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood, calms the spirit, astringes sweat and generates fluids.
• Da Zao (Jujube, Chinese Date, Ziziphus jujube) is warm and enters the SP and ST meridians; tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, and nourishes Blood and calms the Spirit.
• Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome, Gastrodia elata) is neutral and enters the LIV channel; extinguishes Wind, calms the Liver, stops spasms and tremors, subdues rising Liver Yang, supports comfort and disperses Wind-Damp Bi.
• Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit, Fructus schisandrae) is warm, enters the HT, KI and LU meridians and all five Zang organs; tonifies Qi, astringes Lung Qi leakage and stops coughing, tonifies Kidney and bind Essence, astringes sweat and generates fluids, quiets the Spirit, and calms and contains Heart Qi.

Zoi Medicinals formulas contain 18.25% alcohol. Alcohol has been used as a solvent in herbal tinctures for centuries. It extracts active ingredients that are not water-soluble, such as essential oils, alkaloids and resins. It enables the tincture to be fast-acting, potent, shelf-stable for long periods of time, and enables their "grab and go” properties (easily portable, ready to take, no refrigeration required). Zoi Medicinals tinctures use organic ethyl alcohol that is USP certified. It is the same alcohol found in vanilla extract (used for cooking), other tinctures, and liquid homeopathic remedies. The dose is very small and can be diluted into water or other drink making the final alcohol content less than 0.5%, which is similar or less than, the amount of alcohol in a cup of kombucha.

• Use standard dose 30 minutes prior to bedtime.
• Use 2-3 droppers full upon waking in the night to go back to sleep.
• Use 1 dropper full up to three times a day for mild anxiety and/or tension.

Liquid formulas are rapidly absorbed by the body and should be taken by mouth. Hold under the tongue a few moments prior to swallowing; or take in a small amount of water or juice. If alcohol content is a concern, a standard dose (1.5 ml) in one cup of water dilutes the alcohol content to less than 0.5%, or formula can be added to hot tea (alcohol will evaporate) and drink once cooled.

The standard, adult dose is two droppers full (1.5 ml) three times a day, stepping down to twice a day for maintenance, or as directed by your health care professional. One full compression of the dropper bulb is a dropper full, about 0.75 ml (the dropper may not appear “full”).

• Standard adult dose — 2 droppers full (1.5 ml), prior to bedtime.
• Standard child dose (30-100 lb) — 1 dropper full, prior to bedtime.

• Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, unless directed by your health care practitioner.
• Discontinue use if any new symptoms appear, including symptoms of allergic reaction.
• Not to exceed five droppers full at a time.
• With minor stomach upset, take with food.
• If experiencing minor headache or other discomfort, reduce the dosage to ⅓ of starting dose. Gradually increase the dosage each day until you reach to the desired dosage.
• Every body is different, as the formula alters internal processes, your best dosage may change (always stay within the recommended dosage range).