Raw Herbs, Extracts & Botanical Powders

🌿 Raw Herbs

These are dried, minimally processed plant materials, retaining their natural form as much as possible. They include:

• Whole or cut herbs: Such as chamomile flowers, peppermint leaves, or ginger root.

• Used in: Teas, tinctures, decoctions, and traditional herbal remedies.

• Benefits: Most closely resemble the herb in its natural state, allowing for a broader range of constituents.

🌱 Extracts

These are concentrated forms of herbs, created by drawing out active compounds using solvents like alcohol, water, or glycerin.

• Types: Tinctures (alcohol-based), glycerites (glycerin-based), fluid extracts, standardized extracts.

• Used in: Supplements, liquid formulas, or encapsulated powders.

• Benefits: More potent and easier to dose; standardized extracts ensure consistent levels of key compounds.

🍃 Botanical Powders

These are herbs or plant parts that have been dried and finely ground.

• Examples: Ashwagandha root powder, moringa leaf powder, turmeric powder.

• Used in: Smoothies, capsules, teas, culinary applications, or skincare formulations.

• Benefits: Easy to mix or encapsulate, retain much of the whole herb’s constituents.

🌍 Ethical Sourcing

Refers to the practice of obtaining botanicals in ways that respect the environment, local communities, and biodiversity.

• Includes:

  • Sustainable harvesting methods.

  • Fair trade practices.

  • Support for indigenous growers and traditional knowledge.

• Benefits: Ensures long-term availability, ecological balance, and supports ethical labor.