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What does "standardized" means, please?

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A standardized herbal extract is an herb extract that has one or more components present in a specific, guaranteed amount, usually expressed as a percentage.  The intention behind the standardization of herbs is to guarantee that the consumer is getting a product in which the chemistry is consistent from batch to batch.  This practice has developed out of the drug model of herbal medicine, in which modern scientists have attempted to identify the components of a plant that have definite pharmacological activity in the body.  Unfortunately, while scientists can isolate many constituents from an herb and discover how particular chemicals may act in the body, they inadvertently remove or overlook components that may contribute to the activity of the whole herb.  Consequently, standardization may concentrate one constituent at the expense of other potentially important ones, while changing the natural balance of the herb's components. Standardization, therefore, is based on the idea that isolated compounds are responsible for the action of an herb.  Almost no medicinal herbs, however, are known for just a single function.  In fact, plants contain a complex blend of phytochemicals, and as naturally concentrated foods have the unique ability to address a multiplicity of problems simultaneously.  The full medicinal value of herbs is most likely due to their internal complexity and to the interactions of the different components within the body rather than to one of its specific components.  Furthermore, many of the constituents within an herb are as yet unknown, and internal chemical interactions within and among herbs are even more poorly understood.  Therefore, it is doubtful that this type of standardized herbal extract can exhibit the same full spectrum of use as the whole herb.  However, science has proven the efficacy of some of these concentrated extracts regarding specific biological actions, so they can be very useful even if they don't work exactly like the whole herbs.

Question 2

Does product require refrigeration after opening?

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I, myself do not pou in fridge. Never saw that it did. I use it in bathroom. Sore throat,  gum irritation. Use the powder as well. Helped me get over a sinus problem. Without taking meds. My sinuses seem to really effect my gum areas. So, was tender but brushed teeth with and gargle.

Question 3

Is there supposed to be a plastic seal on the cap?

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I would certainly expect one....  I doubt that I would use it without the seal.

Question 4

Is this in a bottle or plastic container? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Glass bottle.  Good container

Additives	Olive Leaf
Weight	57 g
Volume	60 Milliliters
Units	59.15 millilitre
Brand	NOW
Age Range Description	Adult

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NOW Foods Olive Leaf Glycerite 18% Oleuropein 2 ounce

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