Herbs and Supplements
We offer you herbs in multiple forms - vegetarian/gelatin capsules, extracts, loose (bulk) and
homeopathics. Most people choose their "herb form" based on
personal preference. Maybe you can't swallow pills and would prefer to
make an herbal tea using an infuser,
strainer, etc. (you can use our bulk herbs and teas!). Or, if you don't mind
the taste, maybe the concentrated liquid extracts are for you. Whatever way you choose to take
your herbs, you'll find it here.
All of the herbs we provide are of the highest quality and potency. All
powdered herbs are cryogenically ground -- a
process that has proven to preserve up to 22% of the potency versus herbs
ground using the traditional way which produces heat, breaking down the
constituents. All are non-irradiated and over 90% are kosher certified (as
listed, all herbs & spices are kosher, unless it states otherwise).
From choices of Certified Organic, Wildcrafted and
Cultivated herbs. Wildcrafted and Cultivated herbs are grown and processed
without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and tested free of any
chemical residue, but is not guaranteed.
Which herbal remedies are better, capsules or extracts?
The decision to buy capsules
over extracts and vice versa, is really a matter of personal preference.
Some people find capsules hard to swallow and purchase liquid doses of
their favorite herbs because they are easier to take. Others do not like
to taste the extracted variety and prefer the convenience of a capsule.
There are small differences between the two:
Herbal Capsules
This is one of the most
common ways to take a dose of herbs, and most natural foods stores and
grocery stores carry them in this form. The herbs used in capsules are
usually whole and unprocessed before they are ground down into a fine
powder and encapsulated. When trying to assess the quality of capsules,
the most important factor to determine is whether or not the capsule
contains any unnecessary filler ingredients. These might include magnesium
stearate, flour, rice, silica and glycerol. Fillers are usually included
to ‘bulk out’ the capsule, and to keep the cost of the product down.
Herbal Extracts
Extraction is the process
used draw out the constituent properties of an herb. Alcohol or water is
used to extract these compounds out of the herb and away from inactive
constituents such as starch. Extracts are generally more concentrated than
capsules and therefore more quickly assimilated by the body. They are
recommended for people who might have compromised digestive systems as a
result of stress or stimulants because they are absorbed into the
bloodstream more easily than capsules. Also, according to traditional
medicine, the actual taste of an extract on the tongue can play an
important part in the process of healing. View a handy
FAQ on
herbal extracts, provided by Herb Pharm.
Whichever format you choose, you can rest assured that you're getting the
highest quality, purest form of herbal medicine available today.
We also
feature herbs from Frontier (because of cut-backs some
Frontier herbs may not be available, as a result we may substitute for a
comparable product) and Starwest Botanicals. Herbal supplements from all the popular and the finest brand names in the industry that you have come to love
and trust. Here you'll also find single herbs and herbal extracts in bulk
quantities should you
wish to make herbal remedies yourself.
Capsuling
equipment for making your own herbal supplements is also available.
Check
our FYI section for
more information and articles. Of special interest may be, "Forms of Herbal Preparations".
Learn how you can make various
herbal remedies at home.
Normally we sell bulk herbs in 1-25
lb
sizes, but if you need a smaller amount, we can bag herbs in ½ lb size,
please
inquire.