Say hello to an Alaska beauty! This fireweed tincture is made with wild harvested Alaskan Fireweed and gluten free vodka. Fireweed is an amazing plant with an extraordinary vibrant color but even more extraordinary health benefits!

Fireweed has properties that give it potential to be:

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory: Fireweed possesses phenolic acids and flavonoids. These antioxidant compounds reduce oxidative stress, picking off dangerous free radicals. Also, these constituents have anti-inflammatory effects, which help to control inflammation by preventing the synthesis of cytokines that promote inflammation.

Antibacterial: There are tannins and phenolic chemicals in fireweed that are antibacterial and can help to prevent the spread of some dangerous bacteria and fungi.

Potential Anticancer: Some studies have suggested that fireweed possesses bioactive constituents that may have anticancer effects. The phenolic acids and flavonoids may cause apoptosis (a form of programed cell death that is used to eliminate damaged or unwanted cells) which has the potential to reduce the growth of some cancer cells. This is a possible health advantage that is still being researched and still needs significant and extensive scientific study to be confirmed.

The health benefits don’t end there, it also has some properties that may help to elevate mood and promote relaxation as a nervine herb and has a powerful punch of vitamin C so it’s a fantastic boost to the immune system. 

Fireweed is generally regarded as safe for the majority. If you’re not one of the majority or you overindulge, it may result in gastrointestinal discomfort including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you have experienced allergies to plants in the onagraceae family, you should proceed with caution because you may be more vulnerable to an allergic reaction. 

Dosing with fireweed hasn’t been widely established, the recommendation is about 1-2 grams per day. For a tincture, that converts to 1-2ml which is about 1-2 droppers full. Each dropper full is roughly equivalent to 30 drops. One way to figure out how much you should consume is 1 drop for every 2 lbs. of your body weight. It’s a great idea to start with a lower dose and work your way up if you are uncertain. As always, its best to consult your health care professional before adding a new herb into your regimen.

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.