Extract Powder Concentration in the David Pearson's Diabetes Cure Herb Formula

Q: Can you tell me if the herbal powders (in the DC Formula) are extracts (x6 strength?) or ground raw herbs? The book doesn't give me those details. Also it doesn't mention the daily dose of the formula. Thank you for the info on Shepherd Purse. Like you I have not found it in any of the reference books or  supplier lists. It was fortunate that you have found the supplier of ji cao sachets.

I appreciate your help. I'm trying to help a friend.

Regards,

E.A.


A: The herbs, except for the Fenugreek, are extract powders. As to the concentration it is different for different herbs. The company that make the herbs, Plum Flower, states that "Individual herb extract standards are set by a small committee within the Quality Control Department, which has developed optimal production guidelines for each herb or formula by creating micro-batches in a laboratory environment.....It is important to note that our formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation".
If you look at the Sanjiu product line that we carry the herbs range in concentration from 1:1 to 15:1. Once again it depends on the herbs. The Shepherd's Purse comes in a 15:1 concentration, i.e., a one gram packet equals 15 grams of herb - which is considered the daily dose.
We cannot find a company that provides a Fenugreek extract powder so that is the one herb in the formula that is ground into a powder. 

Q: What is the shelf life of this product?

A: The product is made up just before is sold. Unopened, the Capsellae (shepherd's purse) packets are good for 4 years. The bottled extract powder is good for two years. The packaged fenugreek (trigonellae) should be good for at least a year minimum.
 

Review: The Diabetes Cure by Dr. David Pearson

Dr. David Pearson, an independent medical researcher, has written a book called The Diabetes Cure (See: http://www.thediabetescure.com/Video/). This book provides in-depth information on diabetes and explains the different types of diabetes, how it is caused, and how to treat it. Dr. Pearson points out that prescriptions drugs do not cure diabetes (or any other modern ailment for that matter). Drugs only help control diabetes which is to the financial advantage of the drug companies that make the medication. He also talks about the natural diet of man and suggests that our ancestors ate fruit more often than meat or grains. Suggestions and recipes for a diet that will help cure your diabetes are given.
Dr. Pearson also has a recipe for a Diabetes Cure Powder. This powder is made from a number of Chinese herbal extracts. Most of the herbs are easy to find. In fact, you can get the premade formula from East Earth Trade Winds (See: http://www.eastearthtrade.com/dc-formula.aspx). They have the complete formula less one herb, chicory, which is not used in Chinese medicine. They are trying to locate a sources of the chicory so that they can offer all the herbs in the formula. East Earth Trade Winds calls the Diabetes Cure Powder the "DC Formula". (They  do not make any claims regarding the use or effectiveness of this formula.)
If you have diabetes you should read Dr. Pearson's book. He offers a simple way to help lower your blood sugar and bring you diabetes under control. It's worth a try!
By the way, a few other companies sell this formula with the  price ranging from $50-$75.00. East Earth Trade Winds has a very fair price at only $36.90 for a month's supply.