Blood Tonic Syrup with Dong Quai and Astragalus, 6 fl oz (180 ml)

What Blood Tonic is

Blood Tonic Syrup by Nature's Essence is a 6 fl oz (180 ml) honey-based syrup made with what its box calls a «Traditional Chinese Herb Formula». It contains eight herbs such as dong quai, astragalus and codonopsis.

Take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 2 times a day; half the dose for children. The bottle holds 36 servings: at the adult dose that is 18 days (our count: 36 ÷ 2).

The box says: «Blood Tonic Syrup is a proprietary brand of traditional Chinese herbal supplement that promotes the general well being by nourishing the blood.*»

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

Who it's for

• Anyone looking for the eight herbs of this formula in one bottle: dong quai, codonopsis, astragalus, rehmannia, poria, Chinese peony, Sichuan lovage and Chinese licorice.
• Anyone who prefers a honey syrup taken by the teaspoon instead of capsules.
• For children, the box gives half the dose.

Product details

What the formula brings:

• Eight herbs in one bottle: a 1,845 mg proprietary blend per teaspoon.
• Liquid and honey-based, an option for people who struggle to swallow capsules.
• Measured serving: one teaspoon is one serving, so it is easy to keep track.
• A full 36 servings in each 6 fl oz bottle.

How to take it

Directions printed on the package: «Direction: Use as dietary supplement. One tea spoon (5ml) a time, 2 times a day. Half dosage for children. Shake well before use.»

Frequently asked questions

What is Blood Tonic Syrup used for?
The box presents it as a traditional Chinese herbal supplement that «promotes the general well being by nourishing the blood»*. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How do I take Blood Tonic?
Use as a dietary supplement. One teaspoon (5 ml) at a time, 2 times a day. Half the dose for children. Shake well before use. The bottle holds 36 servings.

Does Blood Tonic contain iron?
Its Supplement Facts panel does not name iron: it lists an 8-herb blend of 1,845 mg per teaspoon, plus honey, sugar and water.

How long does the bottle last?
It holds 36 servings of 1 teaspoon. Taking 1 teaspoon 2 times a day, as the box directs for adults, it lasts 18 days (our count).

Does it contain sugar?
Yes. It is made with honey, sugar and water: 4 g of sugars per teaspoon.

What the front of the box says

Copied as printed; the asterisk refers to the FDA statement right below.

• «Money will be returned if blood condition/weakness is not improved after 4 weeks of use. No question will be asked.»
• «Nature's Essence™ · BLOOD TONIC Syrup · Patented · Traditional Chinese Herb Formula · Honey blend 100% natural · Dietary Supplement · Nourish the blood* · 6FL OZ (180ml)».

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

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