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FO TI
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Fo Ti can be of much
benefit to us as we age ... |
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FO TI
(foo-ti-teng,
ho shu wu) |
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Fo ti is very
popular for making a
great healthy tea |
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This traditional
Chinese herb is used
to stimulate kidney
energy. The kidney
in Asian medicine is
the organ that holds
the vital energy.
The strength of the
kidney is determined
at birth from the
energetic stores of
the parents and it
can be nurtured
during the lifetime
by using herbs and
practices that
support the kidney. |
Vitality of kidney energy is
seen when an individual has
good stamina, healthy
digestion, and proper
musculoskeletal function,
clear, smooth skin and
healthy hair. Signs of
weak kidney energy are what
Westerners see as the signs
of aging, joint pain, low
energy, wrinkled skin and
greying
hair. Fo Ti may be
recommended by
natural health
practitioners for
fatigue, recovery
after surgery or
illness, impotence,
low libido and
arthritis.
Fo Ti can be
purchased as a loose
herb for making tea,
a popular way to use
this herb in Asia.
Supplements of
encapsulated Fo Ti
are available as
well as tinctures.
Fo Ti is also found
in traditional
Chinese formulas.
Use caution when
purchasing these
formulas because
their quality varies
widely and
manufacturing
practices in China
are not well
regulated. Although
unregulated
substances are not
supposed to be sold
in Canada some
products may be
entering Canada
illegally and
contain toxins like
heavy metals. |
Fo Ti– QUICK
FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Root. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Fatigue,
lack of
vitality,
impotence,
low libido. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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No standard
dosing.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin B
complex,
adrenal
glandular.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
click for details |
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Side effects
of Fo Ti use
are rare but
include
diarrhea.
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Fo Ti should
not be used
during
pregnancy or
lactation. |
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informational
purposes only.
Please consult your
health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
products. Click here
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copyright National Nutrition
2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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