Sweetgum Tincture - Wild Medicine, Viral Ally

Sweetgum Tincture - Wild Medicine, Viral Ally 

Green, old, sweet medicine. You can feel my strength the moment I meet your tongue.

Long before now, I was known as American Frankincense—a tree with a long memory and a generous spirit.

My seeds naturally contain shikimic acid, and for generations I’ve been gathered and worked with during the colder months.

Traditionally, I’ve been used to support the body through seasonal discomforts—especially when the chest feels heavy, the throat is tender, or the body is asking for rest and repair.

Folk herbalists have also turned to me for overall immune support and to bring a bit of ease to achy, worn-down places.

Indigenous communities prepared my leaves as poultices, and my late-fall leaves have been fermented, dried, and added to winter teas as a strengthening ally.

I had my moment once—and maybe it’s time again!

The old ways tend to come back around when we need them most.

Herbal Actions: Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic 

Energetics: Warming 

Precautions: Sweetgum is not recommended during pregnancy. 

Sweetgum - Liquidambar styraciflua

Adult Dosage: 10-20 drops 4 times per day in 8oz water

Net content: 2 oz bottle 

Shelf stable: 80 years 

Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision, consult your healthcare provider before use. This product was produced at a private residence that is exempt from state licensing and inspection. This product may contain allergens. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.