Why are Extracts Better Than Pills or Capsules? 

What is a liquid herbal extract?

A liquid herbal extract is a concentrated solution made from extracting (washing or pulling) constituents out of the structural matrix of an herb. The naturally occurring chemical compounds are stabilized (preserved) by certain components of the menstrum (solvent system) used to make the extract, either alcohol or glycerin. A well made extract should preserve the aroma, taste and biological effect of the herb from which it is made.

How do the extracts compare to dried herb capsules?
Because liquid extracts are much more easily absorbed than powdered herbs, it's impossible to compare powdered herbs with herbal extracts. Liquid extracts are essentially 'pre-digested' herbs. The natural constituents from fresh or recently dried herbs are extracted out of the cellulose and other structural material of the plant and are easily assimilated. The naturally occurring compounds in powdered herbs must be digested or extracted out of the cellulose matrix of the herb by our digestive system. This is difficult to do, especially for anyone with health problems. Additionally, the liquid extract medium is very stable and the herbal extract remains viable for a long period of time. Powdered herbs degrade quickly from the greatly increased exposure to oxygen.

Don’t be fooled by capsules or pills, they can’t deliver the beneficial affects like extracts can, liquids can be efficiently introduced to the body because our digestive systems are designed to accept solid food and liquids, not powders. Today’s modern medicines have pushed ease and simplicity on us with pills and capsules. A portion of a pill or capsule passes through our system where as liquid is fully digested.  An extract is made when herbal qualities are extracted from the plants and suspended into solution; this gives a high concentration and easily digested form.

Secondly,extracts are generally more concentrated than capsules and therefore more quickly assimilated by the body.

Thirdly,#extracts have a long shelf life and small quantities give good results.