Vanilla Bean (Organic, Madagascar, Whole, Grade A)

Vanilla is a plant, and the bean (fruit) is commonly used for flavoring, but it is also used to make medicine. Because vanilla extract can be expensive, lab-produced vanillin is usually used as a substitute for vanilla. Sometimes less expensive extracts, such as tonga bean extracts, are used to dilute vanilla extracts, but not at Enlightened Mind, as these inferior extracts have even been found to contain chemicals banned in the U.S. People reportedly use vanilla for conditions such as intestinal gas, fever, tooth decay, to increase sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac), and to reduce anxiety, but as with many complementary and alternative medicines, there is limited scientific information available to fully validate the effectiveness and safety, so please consult your physician before use if using vanilla extract for medicinal purposes. In foods and beverages, vanilla is a well-known flavoring. In manufacturing, vanilla is used as a flavoring in syrups for medications. It is also used as a fragrance in perfumes. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep out of reach of children. 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.