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general differences between extracts and whole plants
hey guys can someone explain the difference between whole plant and extract- with regards to taken capsules (and in particular nettle rootmasterp on 2006-03-08
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just a straight distinction and advice on whether i can get away with taking the pure root in a pill or the extract would really help
many thanks
many thanks
masterp last decade
Hey masterp,
if you're talking about the nettle we talked about in other post, remember to use nettle root, not the whole plant. If you're talking about between the capsules and and extract, I say the extract. Most supplements, no matter what their source, undergo processing with chemicals in laboratories. Some products labeled "natural" are really synthetic vitamins with plant extracts or minute amounts of naturally derived vitamins mixed in.
But liquid extracts seems to be better, in my biased opinion.
You can make a tea by soaking about (about one teaspoon) of the powdered root in about 5 ounces of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. The resulting tea should be strained before drinking it. No more than three cups of nettle root tea should be taken in a day.
(Nettle invades fields, meadows, and roadsides in temperate regions of both hemispheres. Stinging nettle is covered in tiny barbs that release an irritating liquid when they are touched by animals or humans. Human skin that comes in contact with stinging nettle may be reddened and itchy for several hours and blisters may develop.)
I think you can get away with taking either, but liquid form absorbs better.
if you're talking about the nettle we talked about in other post, remember to use nettle root, not the whole plant. If you're talking about between the capsules and and extract, I say the extract. Most supplements, no matter what their source, undergo processing with chemicals in laboratories. Some products labeled "natural" are really synthetic vitamins with plant extracts or minute amounts of naturally derived vitamins mixed in.
But liquid extracts seems to be better, in my biased opinion.
You can make a tea by soaking about (about one teaspoon) of the powdered root in about 5 ounces of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. The resulting tea should be strained before drinking it. No more than three cups of nettle root tea should be taken in a day.
(Nettle invades fields, meadows, and roadsides in temperate regions of both hemispheres. Stinging nettle is covered in tiny barbs that release an irritating liquid when they are touched by animals or humans. Human skin that comes in contact with stinging nettle may be reddened and itchy for several hours and blisters may develop.)
I think you can get away with taking either, but liquid form absorbs better.
WNCGirl last decade
On another note, some people think capsules retain better and give better benefits. I still like extracts. The problem is what your product actually contains, which can be an issue with extracts also. You should just try one brand and see if you get good results. If not, switch. If you could make your own extract, you could know that you didn't dilute or add extra.
In any case, I have heard that Spectrum, Seltzer, San Fran Natural Herb Co., Blessed Herbs, New Action, Bernard Jensen, and Nature's Way among many others have satsifactory products.
In any case, I have heard that Spectrum, Seltzer, San Fran Natural Herb Co., Blessed Herbs, New Action, Bernard Jensen, and Nature's Way among many others have satsifactory products.
WNCGirl last decade
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