Dean Foor, owner of Entangled Biome in Eugene, has used his background in environmental engineering and fermentation science to good effect in creating SweeTinctures, an innovative line of probiotic-rich fermented hemp tinctures. These tinctures, available at Market of Choice, combine botanicals, adaptogens and mushrooms in a water-soluble metabolite form, easy to take with long-lasting effectiveness. Available in six varieties, SweeTinctures are made with ingredients from certified organic sources and in some cases are certified biodynamic, too. Elevate + Empower includes ashwagandha and red ginseng; Energy + Immunity features adaptogens; Belly + Brain relies on turmeric, ginger and black pepper; Helping Hand features aged, fermented hemp; Calm + Focus includes lion’s mane mushroom; and Rest + Renew features adaptogenic mushrooms and herbs. All are alcohol free.

Carrie Ellers, founder of Kind Mother Botanicals, started her business making CBD tinctures, salves and muscle balms in her kitchen. “I have always created my own medicinal salves and ointments, for over 25 years, for different ailments – from diaper rash to burn cream,” Carrie says. “One day, my friend gave me some CBD flower to experiment with and I fell in love with the process and how well CBD works for people.” The rest is history, as they say. Kind Mother Botanicals produces three kinds of full-spectrum CBD tinctures, several CBD creams and salves for the muscles, and even a CBD tincture for pets. CBD (cannabidiol) oil is the essential oil produced from the hemp plant, extracted from the leaves, buds and stem. The extract contains cannabinoids, which are antioxidant and neuroprotective. “Our salves and muscle balms contain organic cottonwood bud oil, shown to reduce inflammation and resulting pain, especially in combination with other anti-inflammatories, like CBD,” Carrie says. Added essential oils also create pleasing aromas in every Kinder Mother Botanicals product.