ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture Benefits the ECS

The body produces its own plant constituents, while phytoconstituents are derived from plants. ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture is a full-spectrum extract of phytoconstituents derived from the H. Extract plant. These plant constituents work synergistically and are more effective when they are found together than when they are isolated. Thus, a full-spectrum extract, rather than a single-ingredient or a broad-spectrum extract, exerts optimal benefits in an animal’s body because it takes advantage of the “entourage effect” — the synergy derived from an extract that contains all the naturally occurring constituents of the original plant.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture contains all the naturally-occurring phytoconstituents in the H. Extract plant. Blended in a base of nutritionally-rich, organic, medium-chain triglyceride coconut oil, the full-spectrum extract nourishes the body’s ECS. The ECS — whose importance has only recently been realized — is now recognized as one of the body’s most important systems. It is believed that one of the beneficial mechanisms of action of phytoconstituents is to increase the availability of the body’s own plant-derived constituents by increasing their activity within the body.

What does the ECS do? The ECS is the animal’s primary regulatory system. It acts like an internal balancing mechanism, constantly keeping multiple body functions in a state of equilibrium. The body produces its own plant-derived constituents that moderate physiological processes throughout the entire body. The affinity of the phytoconstituents in a H. Extract oil extract for the receptors in the animal’s ECS becomes an integral part of the homeostatic mechanism that operates in tissues throughout the body. Instead of blocking or disrupting the body’s reactions, phytoconstituents assist in restoring normalcy using existing endogenous pathways. As such, the phytoconstituents in a H. Extract oil extract can have a wide-ranging effect on everything from the nervous system, the digestive system, and the cardiovascular system, to the body’s overall inflammatory response.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture Reduces Discomfort, Alleviates Anxiety, and Moderates Skin Allergies

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture contains phytoconstituents that support many of the same mechanisms of action in an animal’s body. When absorbed by the body, these phytoconstituents increase the ECS’s ability to promote balanced responses throughout the body.

It is believed that the naturally-occurring hundreds of plant constituents in a full-spectrum H. Extract oil extract are responsible for the beneficial analgesic-like effect of down-regulating discomfort in an animal’s joints. The mechanism of action involved is reducing the production of the inflammatory molecules and immune cells that are linked to joint discomfort.

Likewise, it is believed that some of these same phytoconstituents up-regulate the serotonin receptors in an animal’s central nervous system. It is the up-regulating of serotonin’s activity level that is associated with a full-spectrum H. Extract oil extract’s sedating-like benefit for alleviating anxiousness, inducing calmness and relaxation, and improving sleep quality.

The phytoconstituents in a H. Extract oil extract can have a beneficial impact on skin conditions. Up-regulation of the receptors has been documented in the skin of dogs suffering from skin allergies. This beneficial action is consistent with the known role of these receptors in modulating adverse skin conditions in other species.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture Benefits Cardiovascular Health

Numerous animal studies have shown that the phytoconstituents in a H. Extract oil extract can induce vasorelaxation, or opening of the arteries, resulting in better blood flow throughout the body. In addition, the amino acid L-arginine is present in H. Extract oil, and multiple clinical studies have shown L-arginine contributes to a healthy cardiovascular system by converting to nitric oxide in the body, which, in turn, induces blood vessels to relax. Because the phytoconstituents in a full-spectrum H. Extract oil extract also help maintain normal inflammatory responses throughout the body, including in the circulatory system, the circulatory system’s function is benefited, and optimal blood flow and cardiovascular health are promoted accordingly.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture Benefits Digestion

There are a number of benefits associated with using a H. Extract oil extract to support proper digestion. One of the most important benefits of a H. Extract oil extract is its immune system modulating property. Because a H. Extract oil extract helps maintain a balanced inflammatory response in the intestinal tract, it promotes better digestion and reduces digestive issues. A H. Extract oil extract helps relax the intestinal tract and reduce spasms. This, in turn, provides relief from common digestive issues like cramps, bloating, and diarrhea. Fewer intestinal spasms also promote better intestinal regularity.

Research indicates that being deficient in natural plant-derived constituents is linked to a variety of adverse gastrointestinal conditions. Thus, regular ingestion of a H. Extract oil extract helps to correct a deficiency of these plant constituents by preventing their breakdown and prolonging their action. When the deficiency is corrected, an animal struggling with symptoms associated with a gastrointestinal issue often finds relief.

Many animals who suffer from poor digestion also suffer from a condition known as intestinal permeability, or leaky gut. The digestive tract is lined with a barrier of epithelial cells. Tight junction proteins hold these cells together and control what is allowed to pass through the epithelial cells. When the gut is functioning properly, these tight junction proteins allow nutrients to pass through and keep harmful substances out. If the gut is inflamed and the tight junctions become permeable, then they begin to let harmful substances in, which leads to poor digestion. Because of its ability to help maintain a normal inflammatory response in the gut, ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture helps heal the gut and seals the tight junctions, allowing only nutrients to pass through.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture is Organically Grown and Processed

The H. Extract used to make ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture is grown, harvested, and extracted in the Pacific Northwest. Our supplier harvests the organically grown H. Extract from the fields and stages it for extraction by drying, packaging, and storing it away from light and the elements in an on-site facility.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture is processed using a cold ethanol extraction process. The ethanol used in the extraction process is plant-derived, and thus it can be certified organic (many other plant solvent options are synthetic or difficult to procure organically). Therefore, every step of the extraction process is certified organic. The primary objective of the extraction process is to separate the active plant compounds from the rest of the plant material, such as the stems and leaves, to achieve a refined and concentrated full-spectrum oil.

Ethanol is an ideal solvent for extracting H. Extract because the polarity of ethanol can be modulated by temperature. When chilled to minus 40 degrees Centigrade, ethanol has a higher affinity for the non-polar, fat-soluble compounds in H. Extract – the phytoconstituents – and a lower affinity for the polar, water-soluble compounds, such as chlorophyll and plant proteins and sugars. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, cold ethanol extraction is one of the safest methods for pharmaceutical and food-grade processes.

In the cold ethanol extraction process, the harvested H. Extract is immersed in chilled ethanol within a closed-loop centrifugation system, dissolving the target compounds into an extract solution and leaving behind unwanted compounds with the biomass. After the cold ethanol extraction is complete, a series of filtration steps are applied to remove plant particulate, lipids, and waxes, after which all traceable amounts of ethanol are evaporated from the extract, resulting in a full-spectrum oil consisting of the desired plant constituents. The oil is then concentrated by various distillation and isolation methods, which increases the extract’s potency (i.e., more constituents per milliliter).

The full-spectrum extract is then distilled and blended with organic, fractionated medium-chain triglyceride coconut oil. This carrier oil is known for its optimal bioavailability, further contributing to the efficacy of ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture. In most cases, absorption in the body occurs within 20 minutes to two hours.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture Benefits Overall Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life

Some of the naturally beneficial plant constituents in ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture include beta-caryophyllene, cannabigerol, and other phytoconstituents.

ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture can be added to a pet’s food or it can be administered orally. It is safe to administer every 6-10 hours based on the Suggested Serving Size. The bottle’s dropper is graduated in one-quarter-milliliter measurements so dosing can be easily determined based on an animal’s weight. The Suggested Serving Size can be increased or decreased depending on the animal’s needs.

The primary objective for the therapeutic use of ThorneVet H. Extract Tincture is to benefit a companion animal’s overall health, well-being, and quality of life.

20 mg/mL
Inactive: Organic coconut medium-chain triglyceride oil.