In herbal medicine, the focus is really on the part of the plant that contains the most bioactive phytochemicals for creating the extract versus using the whole plant (leaf, root, stem, fruit). For instance, Schisandra extracts are focused on the berries since that is where research has shown there to be the most beneficial compounds. In Prismatic Plants’ formulas, we only use the most medicinal parts of the plants as identified by both scientists and herbalists.
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Here at Sol Nutrition, we’ve ensured that all our products are made with the highest grade and most potent herbs, formulated from master clinicians and researchers who have dedicated decades of experience in the field of Natural health Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We ensure quality control through safe and effective methods prior to distribution and have methods to ensure all customers will receive the best grade of herbs available.
Our highly concentrated herbal extract is third party tested for its purity and quality. All our herbal powders are tested for heavy metals and parasites through an FDA-certified facility.
Plant Extracts or Plant Powders: What's better for me?
We’re here today to answer a commonly asked question from our inbox, “What’s the difference between extracted herbs and raw herbs?” And the follow up question, “What’s better for me?” So let’s jump right in!
Plant Part:
Concentration:
From here the question is how much bioactive is in this extract versus this powder? With an extract, not only are you using the more medicinally rich part of the plant but you are also then concentrating those compounds into less space through extraction. So in comparing 1g of raw plant material to 1g of extract, it would be likely to see a 5-15x increase in potency. With the herbal extract part of our formula, we do a very unique double extraction of the herbs to make sure we are getting as many of those bioactive phytochemicals as possible. This isn’t to say we should abandon taking whole plant powders. They are still beneficial to consume, you’ll just have to take more over time to experience the same medicinal benefit you’d get from a lesser amount of plant extract.
Absorption:
Another major difference between extracts and dry powders can be seen in the way your body absorbs the beneficial compounds. Extracts enter your bloodstream much faster so you’ll experience the benefits pretty quickly after ingesting. Dry herbs or other food products like plant-based baked goods. They end up in your stomach which can be seen as another form of processing. It’s not uncommon to lose some of the medicinal benefits when taking plant medicines this way due to the way your body naturally filters everything you eat and drink. This is why we specifically designed our formula to be a tincture format to help it get into your bloodstream quickly while also avoiding your digestive system as much as possible. This is why we recommend holding the tincture in your mouth for 1min to allow it to absorb into the mucus glands in your gums and cheeks before swallowing.