In our latest evolution at WishGarden, we have embarked on a journey to pioneer a groundbreaking reformulation of our pregnancy formulas. Inspired by Catherine’s pioneering and powerful activist spirit, we want to introduce a fresh approach to plant medicine crafting that remains deeply rooted in herbal medicine.
Part of our promise to our customers is to continually innovate the best, more sustainable, and most effective ways to bring herbal medicine into your home and health practice. Because safety is always the foundation of our hearts, our goal has always been to create herbal medicines that are effective and that you can trust.
Highest safety standards
From a safety perspective, we follow the guidelines of The American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Manual. The AHPA organization is a leader in botanical research and has the most up-to-date research on contraindications and safety concerns for all the herbs we use. We take every update into account and always apply it to our formulations.
Effective pregnancy formulas
We have chosen to reduce the alcohol content in our pregnancy formulas to appeal more broadly to pregnant women and to further guarantee the safety of our products. We have developed an innovative new way to increase efficacy, improve taste and reduce alcohol content below 10%. In this process we have developed a truly innovative new way to deliver efficacy, improve taste and reduce alcohol content to a level similar to eating a ripe banana (<10%).
Recognizing that more and more people are using multiple tinctures during pregnancy, out of an abundance of caution we have reduced the alcohol content to keep cumulative intake at the safest recommended level.
When lowering the alcohol content, we needed a substitute to maintain shelf life. Apple cider vinegar is naturally acidic and supports healthy microbial balance, making it a natural and healthy alternative to alcohol. In addition to its stabilizing effects, ACV offers many other health benefits, ranging from its blood sugar balancing effects to soothing digestive properties.
Since the alcohol in tinctures tends to be a bit acrid, ACV creates a new flavor profile that has been a great improvement for the sensitive pregnancy enthusiasts!
Get to know the New Pregnancy Formulas
This change affects the following pregnancy-safe formulas: Morning Sickness, Immune Boost, Congestion Rescue, Kick-Ass Allergy, Stress Release, and Sleepy Nights. This does exclude our postpartum formulas!
The reformulation of our maternity line represents an important step forward in our commitment to safety and innovation. We have not only improved stability, but also introduced a new approach to herbal medicine. We are committed to providing effective, reliable products that prioritize the well-being of our customers, while remaining rooted in wisdom and guided by a deep respect for the healing power of nature.
Sindy Wise is Vice President of Business Development at WishGarden Herbs and leads science, formulation and product development. Sindy is a member of the board of Boulder, of course and the board of directors American Herbal Products Association. She is also the founder and formulator of The Botanical Housemaking pure aromatherapeutic botanical sprays.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or to sell any product.
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