Pedro's Jiaogulan

Description*

Pedro's is a combination of sweet-leaf organic Gynostemma, known as Jiaogulan in Chinese, that is made with fresh ginger root to enhance absorption for increased potency.* Gynostemma is easiest thought of an alternative to ginseng with many of the same energy and adaptogenic benefits.* But, compared to ginsengs, Gynostemma has more liver benefits and removal of by-products of fatigue from the higher amount of antioxidants, which makes Gynostemma more adaptogenic and sustaining for stressed lifestyles.*

Batch Specs

Pedro's Is A Easy-to-Take Stand-Alone Tonic †

We formulate using a variety of extraction techniques for multi-step potency which include:

• Artisan-formulated for Wholistic Effects and Benefits
• Harvesting at Times of Full Botanical Potency
• All Active Parts of the Leaf Extracted and Preserved
  • Cold Processed Where Appropriate to Preserve Integrity of Fragile Constituents
• Dual Solvent: Water and Alcohol for 99.9% constituent content
• Semi-soluble Gypenosides Included in Suspension
• Stabilized for Natural Preservation - No Preservatives
• Activated for Easy Digestion and Assimilation

This formulation uses low alcohol, 25% by volume, so that it may be taken every day.

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Ingredients

• Jiaogulan Leaf (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) - Organic
• Fresh Ginger Root - (Zingiber officinale) - Organic
• Structured Distilled Water
• Triple Filtered USP Grade Organic Alcohol (25% by volume)

Dosage*

Recommended Dosage: 250 – 1,500 milligrams @ 1-3 times a day*

Pedro's Dosage Equation:

The dosage of most tonics work by bodyweight and activity level and dietary factors. The amount of Pedro's taken is highly dependent on activity level and diet factors.

BW + AL + DF

• Bodyweight (BW) is the overall weight measured by a bathroom or locker room scale.
• Activity level (AL) is a relative unit based on the amount of work accomplished, stress-levels and fitness-intensity.
• Diet factors (DF) are based on how much calories and food is taken in, such as protein, fat and carbohydrates.

Estimated Daily Dosage:

• BW = 1 dropper per ~150 pounds bodyweight
• AL = + 1-3 droppers - 1-2 low/medium, 2-3 medium/high
• DF = + 1 dropper for every ~30-60 grams of protein or ~750-1500 kcal reached

Example #1: 115lb person (BW = 0-1 dropper) who is going for a moderate trail-hike (AL = 1-3 droppers) and eats ~60 grams of protein and ~1750 kcals (DF = 1-2 droppers) would have a functional dosage of ~2-6 droppers daily divided into 1-3 doses across the day.

Example #1 is BW 0-1 + AL 1-3 + DF 1-2 = ~2-6 droppers

Example #2: 210lb person (BW = 1 dropper) who is going for a jog on a day-off (AL = 1 dropper) and eats ~90 grams of protein and ~2500 kcals (DF = 1-3 droppers) would have a functional dosage of ~3-5 droppers daily divided into 1-3 doses across the day.

Example #2 is BW 1 + AL 1 + DF 1-3 = ~3-5 droppers

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops to 1 dropper and work up to a functional dose.* Many benefits of tonics come from consistent and continued use over a period of time.*

Pedro's dropper:

• 60 1ml droppers in a 2oz (60ml) bottle
• 1ml dropper = ~750 mgs Pedro's formula extract

Pedro's drops:

• 30 drops in a 1ml dropper
• 1 drop = ~25 mgs Pedro's formula extract

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops to 1 dropper and work up to a functional dose.* Many benefits of tonics come from consistent and continued use over a period of time.*

Suggested Pedro's Cycle:*

• Initial Phase = 7-60 days
• Long Term = ∞

Continuous consumption of Pedro's will yield increasing benefits and results over the time consumed; in other words, consistent daily consumption of Pedro's at a functional dosage over the period of suggested time will increase health and wellness benefits.*

After an initial cycle Pedro's may be continued for on-and-off for long-term supplementation or traded-out for another tonic adaptogen superfood.*

Suggested Timing:

How to Take

Pedro's is an energy tonic so that it is best taken with meals and other supplements to increase absorption and assimilation of food and nutrition for sustained long-lasting adaptogenic energy.*

Benefits with tonics take time; taking enough consistently rewards health †

Take as desired: consume on a continuous basis to develop the natural tonic and adaptogenic benefits that build over time.* Some benefits are immediate and some results require consumption over several days and weeks to accomplish.* A good tonic cycle is 45-90 days of a tonic adaptogen which will generate lasting health changes.*

Shake gently: secure the lid and turn the bottle over back-and-forth 3-5 times to evenly distribute the tincture. Do not over-shake as the vigorous mixing of air with the extract will oxidize and damage many of the necessary constituents for required dosage and potency.

By mouth: hold the liquid under the tongue for 60-90 seconds and then swallow the rest of extract; doing so allows digestion to begin in the mouth and will take advantage of the activated multi-step extract so that many of the constituents will bypass digestion and enter the body through the mouth and throat.* Holding the extract also promotes better absorption and assimilation and elicits an immediate effect that is performance oriented*

Mix with water: squirt the drops or entire droppers into 2-4 oz. of water that is under 120*F. Water that is cool to lukewarm temperature is best to preserve the volatile and fragile constituents from being damaged and denatured which will reduce the potency of the extract.* Sip slowly to allow absorption in the mouth and throat.* This method makes it easier to become accustomed to the extract and to take larger doses of several different tinctures at once in a tonic program.*

For maximum potency: regularly consume the tincture within a period of 45 days; after 45 days of continuous consumption the extract may begin to gradually lose potency requiring a larger dosage to achieve similar benefit.* A bottle will generally last 10-30 days depending on dosage and concurrent supplementation programming.*

Further dosage reference: How to Take a Tonic Tincture