St Francis Globe Artichoke 50 Ml

St Francis Globe Artichoke 50 Ml :

(Cynara scolymus).

Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances such as dyspepsia and to help increase bile flow (choleretic).

Ingredients:

Certified Organic Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

Distilled water, certified organic alcohol

This wonderfully useful tincture is an important ingredient in our Canadian Bitters™ formula and is made from the dried and fresh leaf of organic globe artichoke.

Administration: Adults: Take 2 mL (60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water before meals.

Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, if you have gall stones, or if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family, or if you have a bile duct obstruction. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.

A Note On Tinctures; Tinctures are more readily absorbed by the body and have a high degree of bio-availability. As well, they have a long shelf life.

Sometimes people ask us why tinctures are alcohol-based. There are very good reasons. Alcohol is critically important in the extraction of an herb's medicinal ingredients. It also helps to stabilize and preserve them. Alcohol is the ideal carrier substance, conveying the therapeutic goodness of the herb to the body. In itself, too, science has proven that alcohol enhances the immune system and its defences.

As for the amount of alcohol taken in an average dose of tincture, you'll be surprised to learn that it's about the same as what you'd find in an overly ripe banana!

Tinctures remain the most practical way to take advantage of the amazing, health-giving power of herbs.