Strong Bones Alcohol-Free Drops
Strong Bones Alcohol-Free Glycerite, Horsetail Herb, Red Clover Flower, Black Cohosh Root
Strong Bones Alcohol-Free Drops
This is an alcohol-free liquid extract (glycerite) of three herbs extracted together in equal parts: the ancient jointed horsetail of damp meadows, the pink pasture flower of red clover and the dark woodland root of black cohosh. Each is also sold on its own. It is a traditional herbal product for short courses - several of its ingredients carry serious cautions, so please read the safety information below before use.
- Horsetail, herb - Equisetum arvense herb (Equisetaceae)
- Red clover, flower - Trifolium pratense flower (Fabaceae)
- Black cohosh, root - Actaea racemosa root (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa; Ranunculaceae)
- Extract type: Alcohol-free glycerite - liquid drops. Other ingredients: vegetable glycerin, purified water
- Origin: Responsibly sourced botanicals (horsetail from Bulgaria, red clover and black cohosh from the USA). Gluten free. Made in the USA.
What is in the blend
- Horsetail - a leafless, jointed green plant of damp meadows and ditches, a living relative of the giant horsetails of the coal-forming forests; its rough stems were once used to scour pots. The sterile summer stems are used.
- Red clover - the round pink-purple blossoms of the common pasture clover, naturalized across North America; the flower head is used. It is rich in isoflavones, which is why the safety note mentions hormone-sensitive conditions.
- Black cohosh - a tall plant of the buttercup family from the hardwood forests of eastern North America, with slender spikes of white flowers; the dark, knotted root is used.
Why the alcohol-free drops
The three dried herbs are extracted together in vegetable glycerin and purified water, so there is no ethanol in the bottle - the version to choose if you avoid alcohol. Glycerin gives the drops a mild, naturally sweet taste that softens the earthy bitterness of black cohosh.
What is a glycerite?
A glycerite is a liquid herbal extract made with vegetable glycerin instead of alcohol. Glycerin is a clear, naturally sweet liquid from plant oils; it extracts and preserves the water-soluble parts of the herbs. Because glycerin is a weaker preservative than alcohol, keep the bottle refrigerated after opening. The glycerin and water percentages are printed on the label.
How to use
Shake well before use. Put the number of drops shown on the label into a little water, juice or tea and drink it, up to the frequency shown on the label. Do not exceed the label serving. Use it in short courses, and do not take it continuously for more than a few weeks without talking to your practitioner. Refrigerate after opening and use within the period printed on the label.
Drops or tincture?
If you prefer the classic alcohol-based extract with the longest shelf life at room temperature, the same three-herb blend is available as Strong Bones Tincture - the alcohol-based version. The herbs and proportions are identical; only the extraction liquid differs.
Important safety information - please read before use
This blend contains black cohosh and horsetail, and two of its herbs have hormone-related cautions. Please read before use.
- Liver: cases of liver injury have been reported with black cohosh products, some of them serious. Stop and see a doctor if you notice dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual tiredness or abdominal pain. Do not use if you have liver disease.
- Hormone-sensitive conditions: do not use if you have or have had breast, uterine or ovarian cancer, endometriosis or fibroids, or take hormone therapy. Red clover has estrogen-like activity, and black cohosh is not recommended in these conditions.
- Pregnancy / nursing: do not use.
- Kidneys, diuretics and lithium: horsetail has a diuretic effect. Do not use if you have kidney disease, and consult your doctor if you take diuretics, lithium or medicines that affect potassium.
- Duration and vitamin B1: horsetail contains thiaminase, which can deplete vitamin B1 with prolonged use - use in short courses only, and do not take continuously for more than a few weeks.
- Blood thinners and surgery: red clover may add to the effect of warfarin and other blood thinners - consult your doctor, and stop use at least two weeks before surgery.
- Aspirin: avoid black cohosh if you are sensitive to aspirin or salicylates.
- Nicotine: horsetail contains traces of nicotine - avoid if you are allergic to nicotine.
- See a doctor: this blend is not a replacement for any medical evaluation or prescribed treatment.
- Age: not for children.
- If you have a medical condition or take medication, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Do not use it to self-treat any medical condition - see a qualified doctor instead. Keep out of reach of children.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Name | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Equisetum Arvense Trifolium Pratense Actaea Racemosa Blend | Botanical Name | Composition binomials |
| Strong Bones Drops | Commercial Name | Alcohol-free commercial name |
| Horsetail Red Clover Black Cohosh Blend | Commercial Name | Composition name |
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