herboristerie LA VAL'HEUREUSE herb farm
Bio-head (organic Extract)
• Relieves occasional or chronic headaches/migraines
• Relieves headaches, whether or not they are associated with digestion or menstruation
• Anti-inflammatory for joint pain and arthritic or rheumatic pain
NPN: 80054019
Full description
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an analgesic to help relieve headaches.
NPN: 80054019
Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-migraine, digestive, choleretic, cholagogue, febrifuge, carminative and analgesic
Organic medicinal ingredients per 1ml:
- Feverfew ** Tanacetum parthenium fresh tops (1:2) 90mg
- Willow * Salix alba bark (1:5) 60mg
- Meadowsweet * Filipendula ulmaria fresh flowering tops (1:2) 60mg
- Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis leaf (1:5) 60mg
- Peppermint Mentha x piperita fresh leaf (1:2) 50mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: 50% organic ethyl alcohol, water.
Willow bark and meadowsweet contain salicylic acid (spiralein, a derivative of salicylates). The salicylic acid molecule was isolated from meadowsweet, hence its name (Aspirin/Spirae, its old name). These plants possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that inhibit prostaglandin production and relieve pain. However, unlike aspirin, they do not thin the blood or irritate the stomach lining (a common side effect of aspirin). In addition to relieving headaches, white willow bark and meadowsweet act as anti-inflammatories for joint pain, arthritis, and rheumatism in the back and joints.
**The parthenolide contained in feverfew slows down the secretion of serotonin, which is believed to cause migraines.
USES
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an analgesic to help relieve headaches, digestion and flatulent dyspepsia.
- Occasional or chronic headaches/migraines
- Headaches, whether or not associated with digestion or menstruation
- Anti-inflammatory for joint pain and arthritic or rheumatic pain
DOSAGE
Adult dosage: Take with food in a little water as soon as symptoms appear, 1ml (30 drops) 3 to 5 times a day.
Duration of use: Consult a healthcare practitioner if use continues beyond 4 months.
Precautions: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are hypersensitive or allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other salicylates, do not use this product. Do not use if you are allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. If you are taking blood thinning medication, products containing acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), or other salicylates, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. If you suffer from asthma, anemia, a peptic ulcer, or gallstones, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.
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Full description
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an analgesic to help relieve headaches.
NPN: 80054019
Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-migraine, digestive, choleretic, cholagogue, febrifuge, carminative and analgesic
Organic medicinal ingredients per 1ml:
- Feverfew ** Tanacetum parthenium fresh tops (1:2) 90mg
- Willow * Salix alba bark (1:5) 60mg
- Meadowsweet * Filipendula ulmaria fresh flowering tops (1:2) 60mg
- Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis leaf (1:5) 60mg
- Peppermint Mentha x piperita fresh leaf (1:2) 50mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: 50% organic ethyl alcohol, water.
Willow bark and meadowsweet contain salicylic acid (spiralein, a derivative of salicylates). The salicylic acid molecule was isolated from meadowsweet, hence its name (Aspirin/Spirae, its old name). These plants possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that inhibit prostaglandin production and relieve pain. However, unlike aspirin, they do not thin the blood or irritate the stomach lining (a common side effect of aspirin). In addition to relieving headaches, white willow bark and meadowsweet act as anti-inflammatories for joint pain, arthritis, and rheumatism in the back and joints.
**The parthenolide contained in feverfew slows down the secretion of serotonin, which is believed to cause migraines.
USES
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an analgesic to help relieve headaches, digestion and flatulent dyspepsia.
- Occasional or chronic headaches/migraines
- Headaches, whether or not associated with digestion or menstruation
- Anti-inflammatory for joint pain and arthritic or rheumatic pain
DOSAGE
Adult dosage: Take with food in a little water as soon as symptoms appear, 1ml (30 drops) 3 to 5 times a day.
Duration of use: Consult a healthcare practitioner if use continues beyond 4 months.
Precautions: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are hypersensitive or allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other salicylates, do not use this product. Do not use if you are allergic to the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. If you are taking blood thinning medication, products containing acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), or other salicylates, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. If you suffer from asthma, anemia, a peptic ulcer, or gallstones, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.
Health one drop at a time
Our liquid concentrates allow you to enjoy the benefits of organic medicinal plants with documented actions for a long time, with real ease of use.
Add the indicated number of drops to half a glass of water and drink preferably before a meal.
Follow the dosage instructions; some concentrates are taken occasionally, others as a course of treatment, and the doses vary from one product to another.
TIP: Pour your drops of liquid concentrate into hot water to get rid of the alcohol while retaining the expected properties!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about liquid extracts (or liquid concentrates, or tinctures, or hydroalcoholic extracts...)
What is a mother tincture (Hydroalcoolic extract)?
A mother tincture is a liquid extract obtained by cold maceration of fresh (or more rarely dried) plants in alcohol, glycerin or vinegar.
At Val'Heureuse, we carry out our macerations in alcohol, and they last at least 4 weeks. This process allows us to extract and preserve the phytocomplex (the majority of the active ingredients) of the plant for a long time.
What is the difference with essential oils?
Manufacturing
- The mother tincture is obtained by macerating the plant in alcohol. It contains active ingredients soluble in water and alcohol.
- Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation (or cold pressing for citrus fruits). This process only recovers the volatile and fragrant substances of the plant.
Concentration
- The mother tincture is less concentrated than an essential oil but more concentrated than an infusion. It allows for a gentler and more comprehensive action, as it retains a wider variety of the plant's components.
- Essential oil is an ultra-powerful concentrate . A single drop of essential oil can represent the equivalent of several dozen cups of herbal tea or numerous doses of mother tincture.
Usage and Safety
- Route of administration: Mother tinctures are specifically designed to be ingested (diluted in water). Essential oils, although sometimes usable orally under medical supervision, are more often used in diffusion or topical application (diluted in a vegetable oil).
- Precautions:
Essential oils present a much higher risk of toxicity (liver, nervous system) if misused. Mother tinctures, although containing alcohol, are generally easier to dose for daily internal use.
What is the difference with homeopathy?
Mother tinctures can be used as the basis for homeopathic formulations. In homeopathy, extremely diluted substances are used (e.g., 9CH, 15CH), whereas in herbal medicine, the mother tincture is a concentrated form . It is only diluted at the time of administration, in water or fruit juice, to ensure the correct dosage.
How to use mother tinctures and at what dosage?
Oral use: Please note that our tinctures are more concentrated than other commercially available tinctures. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions on the labels. The drops should be diluted in half a glass of water, preferably between meals.
Duration: Highly dependent on the concentrate. Some are for occasional use, others are only truly effective as a course of treatment.
A course of treatment usually lasts 3 weeks (21 to 25 days), followed by a one-week break before resuming if necessary.
Are there any contraindications?
There are contraindications which are indicated on the label of our products.
- Sensitive individuals: Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people undergoing alcohol withdrawal without medical advice. However, it is possible to eliminate the alcohol by taking the drops in hot water (the alcohol will evaporate quickly).
- Interactions: They may interact with certain medications. Consult a healthcare professional.
- Allergies: Our concentrates are formulated with plants, some of which may pose risks to people with allergies.
How do I store my mother tincture?
Duration: A sealed mother tincture can generally be kept for up to 5 years according to regulations.
Our concentrates all carry an expiry date based on stability studies specific to our range.
Storage conditions:
It must be stored away from light, heat, and humidity to preserve the active ingredients. Once opened, it is recommended to use it within one year for optimal effectiveness.