E&D Herbs Rosemary Drops, Liquid Extract 1 oz (30 ml), Made in PR

What are E&D Herbs rosemary drops

E&D Herbs rosemary drops are a rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) liquid extract made in Moca, Puerto Rico. The bottle holds 1 oz (30 ml), about 42 servings of 0.7 ml, and the label calls it «Suplemento Herbario» (herbal supplement). Per the label, it is equivalent to about 140 mg of herbs per 0.7 ml (dry herb / menstruum 1:5) and it is made with cane alcohol, vegetable glycerin and distilled water.

In short: per the label, shake well and add one full dropper to 2 oz of water or juice, 2 to 4 times a day, between meals. If each dropper is one 0.7 ml serving, the bottle lasts 10 to 21 days, depending on how often you take it. It costs $16.90, about $0.40 per serving. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

Are rosemary drops the same as rosemary oil?

No. These drops are a liquid extract (tincture) of rosemary leaves in cane alcohol, vegetable glycerin and water, and the label says to take them in water or juice. Rosemary essential oil is a different product. We carry it separately: NOW 100% Pure Rosemary Essential Oil, 1 oz.

What each serving contains

The label also says (in Spanish): no GMO, no gluten, no artificial color, no preservatives, no pesticides, no fertilizers, and that the tincture is made from fresh leaves grown on their own farm. The bottle carries the «GMO FREE» and «GMP CERTIFIED» seals.

How do you take rosemary drops?

The label says (in Spanish): shake well before use; add one full dropper to 2 oz of water or juice, 2-4 times a day between meals. The panel serving is 0.7 ml and the bottle has 42. At 2 droppers a day it lasts about 21 days; at 4 a day, about 10 days.

Cautions on the label

The label is in Spanish. These are its warnings, in full:

• «Precaución: No debe utilizarse durante el embarazo. No se debe utilizar si es alérgico a cualquier ingrediente que contenga este producto. Consulte a un médico antes de utilizar este producto. Si el sello está roto o falta no lo use.» (Caution: Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. Consult a doctor before using this product. If the seal is broken or missing, do not use.)
• «*Mantener fuera del alcance de los niños.» (*Keep out of reach of children.)
• «Almacene lejos del calor y la luz.» (Store away from heat and light.)

It contains cane alcohol: the label lists it first under other ingredients.

Where to buy rosemary drops in Puerto Rico and how much are they?

At Borinquen Natural, E&D Herbs rosemary drops are $16.90 for the 1 oz (30 ml) bottle: about $0.40 per 0.7 ml serving. E&D Herbs makes them in Moca with rosemary from its own farm, per the label. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

Other E&D Herbs tinctures in the store: E&D Herbs Lavender Liquid Extract, 1 oz, E&D Herbs Artemisia vulgaris Drops, 1 oz and E&D Herbs Curia (Justicia pectoralis) Liquid Extract, 1 oz.

Frequently asked questions

Does it contain alcohol? Yes. The first other ingredient is «Sugar Cane Alcohol»; it also has vegetable glycerin and distilled water.

How long does one bottle last? 10 to 21 days: it has 42 servings of 0.7 ml and the label says one dropper 2 to 4 times a day.

Where is it made? In Moca, Puerto Rico. The label says «Manufacturado Artesanal por: E&D Herbs», Carr. 423, Bo. Plata Alta, Moca, PR. For questions or comments, the label gives 787-229-8113 and www.eydfarm.com.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.