Now Fo-Ti 560mg - 200 V-Caps

Cautions & Warnings: If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms develop, consult a health care practitioner. If you have serious or major conditions, such as a liver disorder, or any type of infection, or if you are taking prescription medications, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, and/or loss of appetite occurs as these are symptoms of liver disease. Do not use if you have a spleen deficiency, if you experience phlegm or diarrhea, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

WHAT IS FO-TI?

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.