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The process begins with detailed specifications
to the growers. The appropriate part of the plant
must be harvested, it must be harvested at the
right time of year, and harvesting must occur
when the plant is at peak potency. Only whole herbs are acceptable for processing; lab technicians meticulously examine each piece of botanical received. This process takes hours, as they sort and remove inferior pieces, woody stems, yellow leaves, and potential adulterants. Once accepted, the botanical matter is tinctured using a unique alchemical extraction process based on traditional Chinese, Indian and |
Egyptian techniques. Once the plant matter is
tinctured, the residue is removed and reduced
to white ash, which contains essential minerals.
These calcined minerals are then rejoined with
the extract, creating a truly unique product which
contains the full spectrum of the plant’s nutrients
and essence.
Herbalists test the final product for taste, aroma, colour, appearance and activity, using organoleptic and laboratory testing procedures. Through a partnership with Rutgers University, third party testing is performed for heavy metals, aflatoxins, microbes, pesticides, and herbicides. |