PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (500 mg per vegi-capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs now offers a high potency German Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) Extract standardized to 1.2% Apigenin. Chamomile is useful to calm frayed nerves, to treat various digestive disorders, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat a range of skin conditions and mild infections. The Apigenin in this Extract is also a potent aromatase inhibitor - preventing the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. The medicinal use of Chamomile dates back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. Click on this link:  Chamomile Extract COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch. These vegetable-derived capsules (both Kosher and Halal certified) are filled by hand with a manual machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure Chamomile Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still package their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive.  Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. Aromatase, an enzyme found in the liver, is responsible for the conversion of the androgens Androstenedione and Testosterone into the estrogens Estrone and Estradiol. By inhibiting aromatase the body produces less estrogen and maintains a higher testosterone state. In men aromatase activity increases with age, converting what little testosterone is left into estrogen. It is perhaps this event that is most responsible for the many symptoms of “male menopause,” and possibly even enlarged prostates and prostate cancer. Apigenin is the best natural substance to prevent this conversion. Studies have shown that Chamomile relieves anxiety and promotes sleep. This is the way Chamomile is most utilized in the United States. However, in Europe it is widely used to treat digestive problems and skin irritation. It has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activity. A wide range of pharmacological activities has been documented including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-ulcer, anti-viral, and hypo-uraemic activities. Research: Apigenin is Top Natural Aromatase Inhibitor Apigenin Prevents Testosterone Conversion to Estrogen Apigenin in Chamomile Inhibits Growth of Cancer Cells Chamomile Fights Anxiety and Helps You Sleep Health Benefits of Chamomile Many Uses of Chamomile Caution: Barlowe's Chamomile Extract  uses only the finest quality and most potent standardized 1.2% Chamomile Extract from the most trusted suppliers. This herbal extract is generally safe, but it is quite potent and should be utilized with care. People allergic to ragweed or members of the Compositae  family, such as chrysanthemums, should avoid this product. This product is for dietary use. If unexpected side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately!  The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take one or two capsules as needed. Results and usage amounts may vary based on body type and weight. Chamomile Extract 1.2% Apigenin Standardized PRICE: $12.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (500 mg per vegi-capsule)