09-03-2014, 11:02 PM
General averages of rates/ratios when consuming herbs
Q-How long does a capsule take to dissolve?
A-Typically the average is up to 20 minutes, some sources have at 5-10 minutes while others say 20-30 minutes. Extracts 1 to 4 minutes
Q-What are typical absorption results?
A-For skin application- 60%
A-Liquid- 98%
A-capsule- 10-20%
Q-What is the capsule to extract ratio?
A-20 to 1, meaning it would take 20 capsules to = 1 teaspoon of extract
Q-When is the best time to take an herb?
A-In general herbs are best taken on an empty stomach
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When to supplement
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Hormones are released every 90 minutes, the binding of receptors takes 30-45 minutes upon activation. The process of supplementing should match that cycle (e.g. supplement every 4 hrs to correspond with the cycle rather than taking all at once, or in large dose).