Reading The Horsewood Label Before You Buy

Most people glance at a supplement label and move straight to the price. A closer look at the Supplement Facts panel tells you more than the marketing copy usually does — here's what to check, using Horsewood's own label.

Are amounts listed individually, or lumped together?

Horsewood's panel lists all seven botanicals with their own stated amount — Tongkat Ali at 10mg (100:1 extract), Horny Goat Weed at 8mg (10:1 extract), and five supporting botanicals at 20mg each. Compare that to a "proprietary blend" that groups several ingredients under one combined weight, telling you nothing about how much of any single one you're getting.

Does the label explain concentrated extracts properly?

Two ingredients here are concentrated extracts rather than raw herb, so the label states both the extract weight and the dry-herb equivalent. This matters because a "1,000mg Tongkat Ali" claim without an extract basis could mean almost anything — stating both figures is the honest way to present a concentrated ingredient.

Is the "other ingredients" line disclosed?

Beyond the seven active botanicals, a complete label discloses capsule material and any processing aids. This is standard, required information — worth checking if you have specific sensitivities.

Is the required FDA language present?

Every legitimate supplement label carries the standard disclaimer that its statements haven't been evaluated by the FDA. This is required, not optional — its absence would be the actual red flag, not its presence.

None of this tells you whether a product will work for you personally. But a label with individually disclosed amounts, clearly explained extract ratios, and the standard required disclaimers is the baseline worth expecting before spending money in this category.