A solution of the active principal
of a herb in alcohol.
2.
Tonic
These herbs restore and strengthen
the entire system. They work holistically. They produce and restore
normal tone. A general tonic would be one that "braces up"
the whole system. Examples include aloe, bala, barberry, chirayata,
guduchi, katuka, gentian, goldenseal
3.
Tonic (nutritive)
To permanently increase the
tone of a part of the body or the entire system, by nourishing and
increasing weight. Examples include amataki, ashwagandha, cane sugar,
coconut, coriander, dates.
4.
Tonics - Rejuvenative
These are used to regenerate
cells and tissues; promotes longevity.Examples include ashwagandha,
guggul, haritaki, calamus, aloe, amalaki, gotu kola, saffron and
guggul.
5.
Thymoleptic
Used as an energiser on the
mental/emotional level
