Date:   12/18/2011 4:41:49 PM ( 13 y ago)
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Depends a lot on the extraction process. But again they likely used the dried herb and even if not the dried extracts would still be prone to oxidation, which will get rid of the alkaloids.
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I asked ForestRx to explain their Chaparral extraction process. Here is their reply:

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It is fresh herb that goes through maceration process with water. Then the liquid is dried with pressure extraction process, and the residuals are the powder extract that we supply. The product goes through a heat process in order to dry the liquid.
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Sounds like the heat process that dries the liquid will get rid of the alkaloids since they are unstable. That, plus further oxidation of the dried extracts in storage, should get rid of any remaining alkaloids, right?

Yes, and the heating process will also speed up the destruction of the alkaloids.

The only thing odd about their extraction process is that they say they only use water.  Mix chaparral in water and you form one big "gum ball"  Chaparral is very resinous and resins and water do not mix.  This is why I don't recommend making a tea from chaparral. The resins will stick to whatever including the pan wall and the herb itself.  Same reason I also recommend mixing the powder with other herbs before taking to help separate the particles so they don't form one big lump when they get wet.  If it is going to be extracted a different solvent such as alcohol is really needed.

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