Herbal Information for Salt Prepared Morinda Root in Powder Form
Common Name: Morinda Root, Radix Morindae Officinalis, Prepared Morinda Root, Indian Mulberry
Botanical Name: Morinda officinalis; Radix Praeparata
Channels/Meridians: Bladder, Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Small Intestine
Pin Yin Name: Yan Zhi Ba Ji Tian Fen
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 1 pound
Form: Powder
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs Certified Organic - Geo-Authentic Herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. From the point of view of TCM, it is nontoxic and there are no side effects in long-term users if it is being taken in regular dose. However, warnings are still there for patients with excessive heat due to Yin deficiency, flush in menopause, and low level hormone. Besides, there is an unconfirmed saying that Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root) and Dan Shen (Salvia Root) are incompatible to each other. So, please take it with a pinch of salt.
Naturally Occurring Components: Naturally Occurring Components: morindin, vitamin C,asperuloside tetraacetate, resin, monotrpein, methyl isoalizarin, methylisoalizarin 1-methylether, rubiadian, rubiadin-1-methyl-ether, 2-methylanthraquinone, 2-hydroxy-3- (hydroxymethyl)-anthraquinone, 1-hydroxy, antraquinone, anthraquinone, 1,6-dihydroxy-2-methoxy-anthraquinone, 1-hydroxy-2-methoxyanthraquinone; elements: lead, iron, magenese, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, nickel , barium, sodium, phosphorus
Additional Information About Morinda Root
Preparing Morinda Root with salt has been found to increase it's absorption in the body and make it less antagonistic to other herbs.
- Aids in dispelling wind-damp
- Contributes to strengthening sinews and bones
- Promotes normal urination
- Supports sexual reproduction
- Aids in tonifying kidneys
- Aids in strengthening yang
- Supports healthy male libido and sexual function
Product Properties: Acrid, Sweet, Warm
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Nuherbs takes great care to ensure the herb is harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
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Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and independent third party lab. Our in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatography, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.
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- Micro bacteria
- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
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Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.
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References
http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/ba-ji-tian-tonic-herb-of-morinda-root/
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/ba-ji-tian
https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/chinese-herbs/substance/ba-ji-tian-morinda-root
http://www.raysahelian.com/morinda.html
