Nutrition Facts:

Herbal formulations have a long history of healing power. Our herbals are carefully selected to reflect a combination of science, traditional use and results. Medicinal herbs provide a natural adjunct to alternative and traditional health care. Many traditional health care professionals are now learning more about the alternatives available.

Our Ultimate Extract® line of herbal supplements utilizes advanced technology to obtain the best results. We do this in three steps by:

1. breaking open the cell walls
2. extracting the material, and
3. combining it with the marc (in most products)

Depending on the herb, we have chosen the best form of delivery, including:

• Standardized powdered extract
• 1:1 powdered extract
• Semi-purified standardized powdered extract
• Concentrated powdered extract

Each herb has a unique structure that benefits from individualized extraction methods. This is how VitaCeutical Labs is able to bring your customers the results they want. When you compare our Ultimate Extract® herbs to the others, you will see why our herbs are considered premium, high quality products. Many herbs have more than one function; the following table provides common uses for each herbal preparation.

Herbal Marketing Opportunities:

• Cross-merchandise by function (e.g, Saw Palmetto in Men's Health) to increase buyer's knowledge of the various herb functions
• Herbal formulations are a wonderful adjunct to a good multivitamin and mineral formula
• Ultimate Extract® provides consumers with results - the best sales tool of all
• Structure/Function claims aid the consumer to make informed choices
• Our extracts offer an easy-to-take, alcohol free choice for those individuals who prefer capsules, avoid alcohol, or dislike the taste of extracts
• Due to clinical research demonstrating the effective power of herbal supplements, consumers are especially interested in trying natural alternatives
• Our extraction process yields a more effective product than that of plain herb powder

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases

This product is manufactured using the Ultimate Extract® process for increased bioavailability. These three herbs are standardized as follows:

• Black Cohosh Root Extract provides 2.5% triterpene glycosides
• Dong Quai Root Extract contains 1 % ligustilides
• Red Clover Herb Extract is standardized to 8% total isoflavones

This outline summarizes the relationship of the active compounds found in ginkgo biloba tree leaves. Ginkgo biloba extract's (GBE) active constituents:

A. Ginkgo flavone glycosides (24%) - bioflavonoids

1. quercetin
2. kaempferol
3. isohamnetin

B. Terpene lactones (6%)

1. ginkgolides A, B, and C
2. bilobalide

Our raw material supplier uses the highest quality whole white Chinese ginseng roots. Red Chinese ginseng root is simply the white root that has undergone a steaming process. Although both red and white roots are the same botanical material, they are used differently.

The white Chinese ginseng is most commonly used for its effect as a general tonic and adaptogen, imparting resistance to a large range of physical, chemical and biological stresses. It also may hasten recovery after illness, chronic ailments or surgery. The red Chinese ginseng has more stimulating effects as an endocrine system and sexual tonic, specifically affecting male hormone (testosterone) production.

The Commission E of the German Federal Health Agency was the group responsible for researching and regulating the safety and efficacy of herbs and phytomedicines in Germany. This group began publishing monographs in 1978 and ceased developing monographs in 1993. It has been called the world's most rational system for assessing the traditional uses and modern scientific research on herbal medicines. This information is an unbiased resource, showing how botanical extracts can be used responsibly. The actual monographs assessed and approved or disapproved herbs for sale in Germany.

The kava lactone content is approximately 4.3% to 5.3% per capsule, providing a true full spectrum supplement. This extract is placed back on the marc, meaning the actual plant material from which it was extracted is used as the carrier. Our supplier states that it is more important to start off with a high quality whole plant part (root), than to have a standardized product. Unfortunately, some manufacturers use other portions of the plant, such as the leaves, because they are high in kava lactones as well. However, the leaves will not give the same therapeutic effect as using just the root.

It is grown in the Mississippi drainage, meaning all states in the Appalachian area that border the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Our supplier works directly with ethical wildcrafters to ensure that only mature four-year old roots are pulled. Since the plant is not present to drop seeds naturally, seeds are sprinkled in the areas where the roots were pulled. Our supplier supports every effort in curtailing irresponsible wildcrafting to prevent extinction of beneficial botanical materials.

Our Echinacea-Goldenseal Complex (VL991) formula contains Goldthread and Oregon Grape Root. These herbs, similar in function to goldenseal, are used in combination with goldenseal to help minimize the impact on the goldenseal harvest. Please note that this formula is for short term use only; goldenseal is typically used for 7 -14 days.

Echinacea 400mg (VL978):

• is a 1:1 extract, meaning 1 kg of raw material is used to produce 1 kg of powdered extract.
• the source is Echinacea purpurea
• all of the marc is used as the carrier
• can be used for basic herbal support

Echinacea Blend 250 mg (VL990):

• is a standardized product. It is standardized to 4% phenolic compounds. This product is typically about a 4:1 ratio. Some of the marc is tossed and some of it is used as a carrier.
• is a more concentrated product and can be used to provide additional support when needed. This is an idea! product during the fall and winter months and during times of stress.
• the source of the Echinacea is a blend of Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia. Some herbalists believe a combo of these two will produce additional benefits.