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One ingredient, one line on the label: grapefruit seed, distilled the Paracelsus way
Espara's Grapefruit Seed Essence is made from the seeds of the grapefruit and nothing else. They are distilled using a method that goes back to Paracelsus and bottled in a 30 ml dropper bottle at 16% vol.
Grapefruit seed is a name many people know from the concentrated extract sold in health food shops. This essence is something different. Instead of a concentrate, you get an alcoholic distillate made the way alchemical herbalists have prepared plants for centuries.
If you like to know exactly what you are taking, the ingredient list could hardly be shorter. The small bottle fits in any bag, and the drops need no preparation before a meal.
The method comes from the 16th-century physician Paracelsus, who saw every plant as a trinity to be separated, purified and reunited. The Austrian brand Espara offers a whole range of these essences; this one is made in Germany. You will find the other varieties in our Essences category.
Take 15 drops twice a day before meals (drip under the tongue or take with water). Shake well before use.
Product name: Food supplement · Grapefruit Seed Alchemical Essence
Ingredients: Grapefruit seed distillate¹ (100%). ¹primary ingredient from outside the EU
Allergens: No allergens requiring declaration.
Alcohol content: 16% vol.
Country of manufacture: Germany
Net quantity: 30 ml
What is behind alchemical essences?
Paracelsus (1493 to 1541) saw alchemy not as gold-making but as a craft for preparing plants, built on body, spirit and soul. How Espara puts that into practice step by step is explained in our production guide further down.
⚠️ Mandatory information: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet, and the recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are essential. Keep out of reach of small children. Not suitable for children. Contains alcohol (16% vol), not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid alcohol. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, please seek medical advice before use.
📦 Storage: Store in a dry place at room temperature, protected from light and out of reach of small children. Keep away from heat.
Preparation and use, step by step → 🌿 All Espara essences
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💬 Frequently asked questions
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I take medication. Do I need to be careful with grapefruit?+Grapefruit juice is known to change how some medicines work. Whether the same applies to a distillate made from the seeds has not been studied. If you take medication regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
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Is this the same as grapefruit seed extract?+No. Grapefruit seed extract is a concentrate. The Espara essence is a distillate in alcohol, made by the Paracelsus method. The only thing they share is the raw material.
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How much alcohol does a daily dose contain?+30 drops are roughly 1.7 ml of liquid at 16% vol, which is about 0.2 g of alcohol. To soften the taste of the alcohol, add the drops to a glass of water.
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How long does one bottle last?+A 30 ml bottle holds about 530 drops. At 30 drops a day that is around 17 days, so a full month needs two bottles.
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Can I use it as a spray?+Yes. The Espara throat spray fits onto the bottle and replaces the dropper.
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Which essences do customers often add?+The Espara Eleutherococcus Essence is a popular companion. All varieties from the same production are listed under Essences.
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| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| Application form: | Drops |
| Product properties: | Gluten-freeLactose-freeVegan |
| Content: | 0,03 l |

