Lilac Tincture is an alcohol-based botanical extract of Syringa vulgaris flowers, capturing the delicate aromatic and phytochemical constituents of fresh lilac blossoms in a stable, liquid form. The tincture process involves macerating lilac flowers in an organic honey spirits base over an extended period to draw out the plant's water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds. Lilac is one of the most challenging botanicals to work with because its aromatic compounds are extraordinarily volatile and heat-sensitive, making any heat-based extraction impractical. The tincture format allows these delicate constituents to be preserved at ambient temperature. For those interested in EOW's most complete lilac preparation, the Ultrasonic Lilac Tincture uses proprietary cold-extraction technology to capture an even broader spectrum of the flower's constituents.

Ultrasonic Lilac Tincture is produced from the flowers of Syringa vulgaris using EOW's proprietary ultrasonic cold-extraction technology. Lilac is one of the most challenging and rarely captured botanical aromatics in existence because the flowers are extraordinarily heat-sensitive and their delicate aroma is almost entirely destroyed by any heat-based extraction method. Steam distillation of lilac is not commercially viable, and even traditional cold enfleurage yields very low quantities of very expensive material. EOW's ultrasonic extraction uses high-frequency sound waves to gently rupture the cells of fresh lilac blossoms at ambient temperature, releasing their aromatic and botanical constituents into the carrier medium without the heat that would obliterate their signature beauty. The flavor and aroma are gentle and precise, elegant alike the delicate lilac flowers which are fleeting in their divine expression for approximately one month in early Spring each year in Ashland, Oregon.

Ultrasonic Lilac Tincture has a fresh, sweet, soft floral aroma that is unmistakably and instantly recognizable as lilac, one of the most beloved spring scents in the world. It has a clean, luminous, slightly powdery quality with a green, dewy freshness that immediately evokes early spring mornings and the particular joy of the first warm days after winter. Unlike many florals that can feel heavy or cloying, lilac has a lightness and airiness that makes it simultaneously uplifting and gently calming. Many people find the scent profoundly nostalgic, connected to specific memories of gardens, childhood, and seasonal celebration. Infused in the organic honey spirits, the floral notes have an additional sweetness dancing with the sharp edge of the honey spirits. The flavor profile is mild, floral and guide one into their heart space and support emotions.

Lilac has a rich tradition in folk herbalism and flower essence work, where it is associated with spiritual alignment, the clearing of old patterns, and the opening of the higher heart. In the language of flowers, lilac symbolizes first love, youthful innocence, and the tender beginning of new experiences. Aromatically, lilac functions as an uplifting and gently emotionally opening aromatic, supporting the nervous system toward a state of lightness, optimism, and present-moment appreciation. Many practitioners of floral aromatherapy work with lilac tincture during transitions and new beginnings, for those working through grief or stuck patterns, and for those who need support reconnecting with a sense of joy, beauty, and aliveness in everyday life.