{"product_id":"fo-ti-root-powder-organic","title":"Fo-ti Root Powder (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Herbs: Fo-ti Root Powder (Organic) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolygonum multiflorum (Cured in a black bean sauce)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003eC\/S \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolygonum multiflorum, ho shou wu, fleeceflower vine, polygonum flower, climbing knotweed, flowery knotwood, Chinese cornblind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fo-Ti is one of the herbs used to nourish the heart and calm the spirit. It has red stems, heart-shaped leaves, and either white or pink flowers. The literal English translation of its name is “vine to pass through the night.” With a distinctive sweet yet bitter taste, fo-ti was thought to unblock the channels of energy through the body, allowing the escape of the pathogenic influences that cause generalized weakness, soreness, pain, and fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the processing method, there are four types of Fo-Ti on the market: raw, cured, wine, and steamed. Raw and cured are the most commonly used and the ones most imported into the US. The plant is also used as a wash for itching and skin rashes. Another use of the herb is bringing color back to graying hair. The Chinese nickname for the herb, ho shou wu, literally means “Mr. He’s Black Hair,” Mr. He being a man of Chinese legend who restored his youth and sexual potency by taking Fo-Ti tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese tradition teaches that the herb should be used on its own or cured in the water used to cook black beans for this purpose. The curing of Fo-Ti has been found to increase the phosphate content (presumably lecithin) by close to 30%, while also increasing the sugar content. The production of traditional Fo-Ti root according to traditional Chinese medicine is revered. It is kept as a closely guarded secret; the basic process involves curing raw Fo-Ti roots in a soup of black bean sauce and wine. Those with gluten sensitivities may want to avoid using this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo varieties are predominantly used. Traditional Chinese medicine calls for Fo-Ti, which is cured in a traditional black bean sauce; however, there is also a form known as “White Fo-Ti,” which is the uncured, raw root, firm, coarse, and light brown or beige in color. The variety stocked by us is cured in the black bean sauce according to traditional Chinese standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Not to be used while pregnant. Excessive use may cause gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raven Moon Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50438083936542,"sku":"691959150375","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7448\/8350\/files\/Fo-ti_OG.png?v=1780105352","url":"https:\/\/shop.ravenmoonemporium.com\/products\/fo-ti-root-powder-organic","provider":"Raven Moon Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}