This blend is very interesting, utilizing herbs I've never heard of before. While investigating the ingredients - which I highly recommend one does - I was surprised at what I learned. There are several chinese herbs and preparations included in this supplement that are new to me.
My first surprise revolved around all of what Dan Shen root can do, as well as the various studies and clinical trials associated with this herb covering various body systems and conditions, as well as pharmaceutical interest in this herb. Quite amazing actually.
The next is He Shou Wu. This is actually a specialized preparation. Preperation of He Shou wu is made with Foto roots. This preperation involves slow cooking the whole roots in a bean stew for 5 days to draw the emodin (that is toxic to your liver) out of the roots. Without this process it is not safe for daily consumption. In contrast, if it is prepared poorly it can cause intestinal issues (like the runs), numbness in arms and legs, headaches, and if one has issues with their liver, hepatic problems. Again, one should research these ingredients well. The benefits are many and its use goes back thousands of years.
Myrrh resin. Again I was surprised to learn how this one has a very large list of uses and benefits. Again a very ancient substance used for thousands of years. There are precautions, especially for women and bleeding, so please read up on this substance.
Another, Boswellia resin extract has several, wide varying benefits, and has been in use for centuries in Asia and Africa. Again, there are possible issues - again with special emphasis for women. Please research well.
Other ingredients are fairly familiar to most.
The dosage of the blend, while I would like to see the individual amounts of each ingredient, seems to be on the low side. For instance, according to healthline, a daily dose of Boswellia resin extract is about 300-500mg two to three times a day. The total dose of all ingredients in this blend combined is 775mg per 5ml dose. So one doesn't even get anywhere close to just one average dose of Boswellia resin extract. Usually, when adding something new, I like to add ingredients individually, one at a time. Because of the low amount of each ingredient compared to a normal dose, I am ok trying this blend.
Also be aware there are only 20 doses total. Alcohol helps to facilitate absorption in the mouth through the buccal membranes, and food grade ethanol is often used in the making of tinctures.
