Chinese Clematis, Wei Ling Xian (Clematis terniflora) Tincture, Dried Root Powder Liquid Extract

Chinese Clematis, Wei Ling Xian (Clematis terniflora) Tincture, Dried Root Powder Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried root of Clematis terniflora, 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 Clematis terniflora root — 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

This is sweet autumn clematis, the vigorous white-flowered climber that smothers fences across the eastern United States, where it is an escaped invasive, and it is grown in gardens worldwide. Like all clematis it climbs by twisting its leaf stalks around whatever they touch rather than by tendrils. It carries huge quantities of small scented white flowers in late summer, then silvery plumed seed heads. Note the naming point in the warnings.

Ingredients

Tincture: Clematis terniflora dried root, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Clematis terniflora dried root, 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

Names overlap on this herb. The Wei Ling Xian of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia is Clematis chinensis, C. hexapetala or C. manshurica; sweet autumn clematis is a different species widely traded under the same name. Check which one you are buying. Fresh Clematis material contains protoanemonin, a blistering irritant, which breaks down as the plant dries; only properly dried material should be used. Do not exceed the suggested amount. Not for use in pregnancy.

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.