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    St. Francis Barberry Tincture, Berberine-Containing Bitter Tonic for Digestive Tract Problems, 50ml

    St. Francis Barberry Tincture, Berberine-Containing Bitter Tonic for Digestive Tract Problems, 50ml

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      St. Francis Barberry Tincture is a single-herb liquid extract of barberry (Berberis vulgaris, root bark) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre.

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      St. Francis Barberry Tincture, Berberine-Containing Bitter Tonic for Digestive Tract Problems, 50ml

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      St. Francis Barberry Tincture Details

      Our Barberry Tincture works as a bitter tonic and helps relieve digestive tract problems.

      Barberry's active is berberine, the bright yellow alkaloid that also gives goldenseal and Oregon grape their colour and much of their reputation. Berberine has become one of the more researched plant compounds in recent years, though barberry's traditional use as a bitter digestive tonic considerably predates that interest.

      Made from barberry (Berberis vulgaris, root bark) at 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, in a base of distilled water and certified organic alcohol. 50 ml with a dropper.

      St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid herbal extracts in Ontario since 1988. Their tinctures use certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and are made to a stated extraction ratio so you know the strength of what you are taking.

      Who St. Francis Barberry Tincture Is For

      This is for sluggish digestion and for anyone building a bitter tonic into their routine. It also suits people interested in berberine who would rather take the whole plant than an isolated compound.

      **Not for use during pregnancy** — berberine-containing herbs are contraindicated. Consult a practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, and before use if you are breastfeeding or taking medication, since berberine interacts with several drug classes.

      St. Francis Barberry Tincture Features and Benefits

      • Single-Herb Tincture — Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) alone, with no blend to dilute it.
      • Stated Extraction Ratio — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.
      • Certified Organic Alcohol — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.
      • Liquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.
      • Dropper Dosing — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.
      • Made in Ontario Since 1988 — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.
      • 50ml Bottle — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Product Information

      ➕ What is St. Francis Barberry Tincture?
      A single-herb liquid extract of barberry (Berberis vulgaris, root bark) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre, in a 50 ml dropper bottle.
      ➕ How much do I take?
      Adults: as directed on the label, in a little water before meals.
      ➕ Why a tincture rather than capsules?
      Liquid extracts absorb without needing to disintegrate first, and a dropper lets you adjust the dose to the drop.
      ➕ Does it contain alcohol?
      Yes. Certified organic alcohol is the extraction solvent — it is what pulls the compounds from the plant. Taken in a little water the amount per dose is very small, but it is worth knowing if you avoid alcohol.

      Benefits of Ingredients

      ➕ What is berberine?
      A bright yellow plant alkaloid found in barberry, goldenseal and Oregon grape. It is one of the more researched plant compounds of recent years.
      ➕ Why is it yellow?
      Berberine is a pigment as well as an active, which is what gives barberry root its distinctive colour.
      ➕ Can I take it in pregnancy?
      No. Berberine-containing herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.
      ➕ What does Quantity Crude Equivalent mean?
      Quantity Crude Equivalent tells you how much raw herb each millilitre represents. A 1:4 tincture at 250 mg QCE means every millilitre carries the equivalent of 250 mg of dried herb. Stating the ratio is what separates a properly made tincture from one that simply lists an ingredient.

      Usage and Storage

      ➕ How do I take it?
      Adults: as directed on the label, in a little water before meals.
      ➕ Are there any cautions?
      Not for use during pregnancy. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding or taking medication, and if symptoms worsen or persist.
      ➕ How should I store it?
      Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.

      Our Barberry Tincture works as a bitter tonic and helps relieve digestive tract problems.

      Additional Ingredients

      Distilled water, certified organic alcohol.

      Warnings

      Not for use during pregnancy. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are breastfeeding or taking medication, and if symptoms worsen or persist.

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