Fo-ti Root (Polygonum Multiflorum; He Shou Wu) 5:1 Extract Powder 100

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This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract, meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of
herb. Used as a tea or decoction. In China, where it is called Ho Shou Wu, Fo-Ti root is said to possess almost
magical rejuvenating properties, and it is especially popular with the elderly who believe it can help one
maintain hair color, preserve youthfulness, and restore fertility. Traditional Chinese herbalists place great
emphasis on the shape and age of the roots, with the older roots being in great demand. Made into a tea or
infusion for oral ingestion, Eastern and Western herbalists recommend Fo-Ti as a tonic to maintain youthful
vigor, increase energy, tone the kidneys and liver, and purify the blood. It has also been employed as a remedy
for insomnia, stomach upset, and diabetes. Fo-Ti contains a number of glycosides that account for the herbs
use as a remedy for stomach disorders and constipation. Researchers suspect that the roots may contain
compounds with mild cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory effects, but this has yet to be proved. Fo-Ti has
been found to reduce hypertension, reduce blood cholesterol levels, and reduce the incidence of coronary
heart disease among individuals prone to these conditions. In Chinese materia medica, Fo-Ti has been used
historically for neurasthenia, insomnia, excessive sweating, dizziness, elevated serum cholesterol, coronary
disease, weakness, pain, and backache. These uses conform well to the traditional Chinese medical research
that Fo-Ti has anti-toxic, anti-swelling, and tranquilizing properties. This extract is packed in Plum Flower
Brand's nitrogen-flushed, safety-sealed dispenser bottle, a sample of which is pictured above. Plum Flower is
one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world. This is a pure herbal product with no additives.
Extracted from sulfur-free and chlorine-free herbs for superior quality. Manufactured in a low-temperature
water extraction process to preserve herb integrity. Extracted essential oils are replenished for proper potency.
Strict quality control testing to ensure microbiological and heavy metal safety. Only powdered herb added to
maintain purity (no artificial fillers such as lactose, cellulose or starch used). TLC (Thin-layer
Chromatography) tested to guarantee product quality. Plum Flower takes great care to preserve delicate herbal
oils, which are first evaporated using either a water or water-alcohol base in a process that never exceeds 100°
centigrade. Sealed vacuum chargers precisely control the temperature, ensuring that none of the oils are lost.
Cheaper, high-temperature methods are common industry practice, but these tend to burn off the vital oils.
The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou, China, scientifically test each batch of herbs before, during and
after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that
the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regard