Pashanbhed (Bergenia ciliata, long listed as Saxifraga ligulata) is a low rhizomatous perennial of the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae, native to the Himalaya from Afghanistan to Bhutan, where it grows on moist, shaded rocks and cliff ledges. It has large, rounded, leathery leaves fringed with hairs, and in spring bears clusters of pink to white, bell-shaped flowers on reddish stalks. The thick, scaly rhizome creeps along rock crevices, which is the origin of its Sanskrit name, "stone breaker". We extract the dried root.
Tincture or alcohol-free drops?
Both start from the same dried plant material and cold maceration. The tincture uses organic alcohol
as the solvent, keeps for years and is the classic herbal form. The alcohol-free drops (glycerite) use
vegetable glycerin and purified water, taste mildly sweet and suit anyone avoiding alcohol. The amount of
dried herb per serving is printed on each label.
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treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal supplement.