Woad Alcohol-Free Tincture (1 : 4)

Woad (Isatis tinctoria) tincture made from roots

What is Woad (Isatis tinctoria)?

Woad is a plant from the Brassicaceae (mustard) family, known for its unique characteristics. Its blue-green leaves and yellow, rapeseed-like flowers may appear unremarkable at first glance, yet woad is incredibly resilient. The bluish coating on its leaves is a natural wax layer that protects the plant from drought, heat, and rot—making it more resistant to environmental stress than many other plants.

Woad, botanically known as Isatis tinctoria, is native to Western Asia and Europe. Our products contain ground woad roots from sustainable cultivation.

Not a Modern Discovery

Woad has played a significant role since the Iron Age, particularly because of its dyeing properties. The beautiful indigo blue it produces was highly valued even then. But woad was not only used as a dye—it was also revered as a medicinal plant. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), woad roots—known as "Banlangen"—have been used for over 3,000 years. In TCM, woad is considered heat-clearing and is associated with the heart and stomach meridians. Experienced therapists in Asia still recommend woad roots today for coughs, colds, fever, and to combat various unwanted intruders.

In traditional European folk medicine, woad is also well-known and used primarily for coughs, sore throats, stomach discomfort, and immune support.

Although not all of woad's components have been fully identified, several are known, including tannins, glucosinolates (such as glucobrassicin), alkaloids, flavonoids, and fatty acids.

Woad Tincture Free from Questionable Additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial coloring, no flavorings, no added sugars, no lactose, and no gluten.

Woad Tincture Ingredients

Also contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (less than 1%) and pure water.

Recommended Use of Woad Tincture

The intended long-term daily dose is approx. 6 ml per day. Start with approx. 3 ml per day and gradually increase over several days to the full daily dose. Use the supplied measuring cup to measure the recommended amount.

Notes

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store in a dry place, protected from heat, and out of reach of children. The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded.

The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use.

Important: This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. In general, use is not recommended for longer than 3 consecutive months. A break of one month is advised before resuming use.