​Because the ingredients are in plant form, they are more easily digested, absorbed and assimilated by the body than synthetic forms of iron supplements.Use 1 to 2 tablespoons daily. 

Tastes very nice in hot water.

Taking it with 250 mg. of Vitamin C will help to better absorb the iron and make it more available to the body.

An iron tonic is typically taken in the morning.  It can be taken in the afternoon when energy is waning, but not too late in the day or the added energy may inhibit sleep.