Tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Tincture, Dried Fruits Liquid Extract

Tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens) Tincture, Dried Fruits Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried fruits of Capsicum frutescens, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Capsicum frutescens fruits — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Tabasco peppers point upwards. The small tapering fruits are held erect above the foliage rather than hanging, which sets this species apart at a glance from the drooping fruits of the common bell and chilli peppers. The plant takes its name from the Mexican state, and the sauce has been made from these fruits on Avery Island in Louisiana since 1868. The heat is not in the seeds, as is usually assumed, but in the pale spongy placental tissue that the seeds are attached to.

Ingredients

Tincture: Capsicum frutescens dried fruits, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Capsicum frutescens dried fruits, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Capsaicin is a strong irritant. Take this well diluted and never undiluted; it can burn the mouth, throat and stomach lining. Keep it away from eyes and broken skin and wash your hands after handling it. Not suitable if you have stomach or duodenal ulcers, heartburn or inflammatory bowel disease. It may add to the effect of anticoagulant and blood-pressure medicines. Not for children.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.