From the Inbox:
Plant Extracts or Plant Powder: What’s better for me?
We’re here today to answer a commonly asked question from our inbox, “What’s the difference between extracted herbs and raw herbs?” And the follow up question, “What’s better for me?” So let’s jump right in!
The biggest difference between extracted herbs and whole plant powders lie in the potency. This is due to three issues:
1. Plant Part: In herbal medicine, the focus is really on the part of the plant that contains the most bioactive phytochemicals for creating the extract versus using the whole plant (leaf, root, stem, fruit). For instance, Schisandra extracts are focused on the berries since that is where research has shown there to be the most beneficial compounds. In Prismatic Plants’ formulas, we only use the most medicinal parts of the plants as identified by both scientists and herbalists.
2. Concentration: From here the question is how much bioactive phytochemical is in an extract versus this powder? With an extract, not only are you using the more medicinally rich part of the plant but you are also then concentrating those compounds into less space through extraction. So in comparing 1g of raw plant material to 1g of extract, it would be likely to see a 5-15x increase in potency. With hemp, the dry weight of flowers only contains about 10% of the beneficial bioactive phytochemical CBD....
Eunice Kim: From Fashion to Cannabis
Eunice Kim is the founder and CEO of HiVi, a mission-led platform that champions plant-based self-care and wellness for the conscious consumer. Prior to starting HiVi, Eunice worked for Vogue and started her own successful sneaker-line. HiVi is Eunice’s passion for cannabis reimagined as a friendly and accessible space for fellow women to learn more about the plant through credible, Medical Advisor-backed education, a stigma-free community, and high-quality product recommendations.
Floret Coaliton: Adabi Healing Shelter
Time is flying and the end of year holiday months can really have us going at a high pace. That said, we’d love for you pause and take a moment to read about the November fundraiser for the Floret Coalition below 💘
This month, as part of the Floret Coalition, CRUDE is supporting the @orendatribe fundraiser for ADABI Healing Shelter serving the Diné people.
ADABI Healing Shelter is the primary support provider for domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence and dating violence victims in the Chinle Agency of the Navajo Nation. ADABI provides resources for advocacy, prevention, and safe home networks. The funds raised will provide PPE, food, supplies and utilities for the shelter. The women working at ADABI are first responders doing valuable work without funding and proper protection - we ask you to join us in caring for them by raising funds for these shetlers to continue their beautiful work.
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