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What are liquid herbal extracts?Liquid herbal extracts are fresh or dried herbs that have been processed in a liquid medium such as alcohol and water. The medium is used to extract the active components of the herb, as well as to preserve the herb. Because the herb's active components have been separated from its indigestible cellulose, liquid extracts are often absorbed up to 40% better than capsules or tablets and are faster acting. Tasting the herbs also facilitates additional biochemical and digestive action to support the herbs' assimilation and function. Back to TopWhat are standardized extracts?A standardized extract contains a specific amount of one (or a few) of a plant's active constituents. To arrive at that specific level, the plant must be selectively extracted with toxic solvents, throwing off the natural balance of the plant. These drug concentrates are not naturally occurring and can have more side effects. Back to TopWhy aren't your herbs standardized?Medicinal herbs contain a broad spectrum of active constituents that work synergistically, most of which we have been unable to identify. These full spectrum extracts are extracted to assure that the final product closely resembles the naturally ocurring herb in a digested and absorbable form. Vitality Works supports this kind of traditional and successful herbal use. Back to TopHow should I take an herbal extract?We recommend putting the indicated dose in a little bit of juice or water. It won't hurt to take the extract "straight"-- but be careful, our herbs taste potent! For the bitter herbs, usually a week of daily use will acclimate the taste buds. Back to TopHow much alchohol is in a dose?Each dose contains about as much alcohol as a ripe banana. If desired, the alcohol can be removed by putting the dose in boiling water and letting it sit for a few minutes. Back to TopWhy do you use alcohol?We use alcohol as our solvent because it is non-toxic (in small doses) and because it extracts the components from an herb better than water, glycerine or your own digestion. Also, many active constituents are not water or glycerine soluble. This allows for better assimilation and success with herbs. Back to TopDo you sell alcohol-free extracts?Yes, we do sell alcohol free extracts. However, our alcohol free extracts are first extracted in alcohol. Then, the alcohol is carefully removed and replaced with glycerine and a small amount of clover honey. Our glycerites are full potency extracts. And they taste good! Back to TopWhat is the shelf life of an extract?Alcohol extracts last at least 3-5 years. A glycerine extract lasts about 2 years. Back to TopDo you use fresh or dried herbs?We use both fresh and dried herbs. Some herbs are better extracted fresh (St. John's Wort, for example), while others are better extracted dry (like Cascara Sagrada). We process each herb in order to maximize effectiveness and results. Back to TopHow many milligrams of herb are used to create each serving?This can vary from 155 to 516 milligrams in a 30 drop dose. A 90 drop daily dose will contain from 465 to 1548 milligrams. On average, a 30 drop dose contains 310 milligrams of herb. Back to TopAre your herbs organic?Our herbs are either organic, ETHICALLY wildcrafted by hand-selected harvesters, or selectively imported. We first use certified organic herbs when available. (We will begin using certified organic goldenseal in the fall of 1999).Our herbs are never fumigated or irradiated. Back to Top
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