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Herbs 101

Answers to common questions customers ask when getting started with our products or when new to herbs.

What is an herbal extract?

Herbal extracts can come in many forms, but one thing they all have in common is that the desired phytochemical constituents have been extracted from the inert structural plant material such as the cell wall of the plant. This allows the active compo

Why choose herbs?

Herbs are our original health allies. Humans and other animals have co-evolved with plants over the course of millennia and become very accustomed to incorporating herbs into our lives as food and health aides. Thanks to the hundreds, or even thousan

How do I take a liquid herbal extract?

Liquid herbal extracts may be taken straight, however we recommend mixing each serving with ¼ cup of water to dilute the taste and avoid potential irritation of mouth tissue, which can occur with repeated use. Serving sizes are often measured by a dr

Why is there alcohol in some of Vital Plan’s liquid herbal extracts?

Alcohol is commonly used to prepare herbal extracts because it functions very well as a solvent and as a preservative. The properties of alcohol enable it to effectively mobilize the desired phytochemicals from within the plant's cell walls and bring