We prepare our Heartsease extract from the flowering aerial parts of fresh (never dried) Viola tricolor plants grown on our own Certified Organic farms in southern Oregon. We hand-pick the plants in early May, making this one of our first harvests each year. Ingredients Violet flowering aerial parts (Viola tricolor) Country of origin: USA Certified Organic, fresh (undried) Extraction rate 700 mg fresh herb per 0.7 ml. Other Ingredients: certified organic cane alcohol (47-57%). Herb Menstruum Ratio 1:1 (Fresh) Directions Suggested Use Shake Well Before Using.Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times per day.Best taken between meals. Caution Keep Out of the Reach of Children. Store away from heat & light. * This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Flavor Profile Heartsease tastes mildly aromatic and slightly bitter, with hint of wintergreen.