What is another name for Fo-Ti?

Chinese climbing knotweed
Fo-ti is also known as Chinese climbing knotweed or “he shou wu,” which means “the black-haired Mr. He.” Its scientific name is Polygonum multiflorum.

What is Fo-Ti root used for?

Fo-ti is an herb. The processed (cured) root of the plant is used to make medicine. Fo-ti is commonly used by mouth to help treat or prevent conditions related to aging, including cancer, heart disease, and memory problems. Fo-ti is also applied directly to the skin for sores, carbuncles, skin eruptions, and itching.

How much Fo-Ti should I take?

What is the recommended dosage? Fo-ti is used at daily doses of 9 to 15 g of raw herb, but clinical studies are lacking. A standard dose in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia is 3 to 12 g/day.

What kind of milk is used in Thai iced tea?

Milk tea is a popular drink iced or hot and is traditionally made using black tea. The “milk” can range from sweetened condensed milk to evaporated milk to whole milk to non-dairy milk. Thai tea is a type of milk tea that contains a more specific mixture of black tea, spices, sugar, and evaporated and/or condensed milk.

How is Fo-Ti root used in Chinese medicine?

Fo-ti root has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support liver and kidney health, fight various effects of aging, and “nourish the heart and calm the spirit.” ( 1) Many of fo-ti’s benefits are due to its supply of antioxidants and beneficial compounds, including anthraquinones, emodin and chrysophanic acids.

What kind of flavor does Fo Ti root have?

The root has a distinctive sweet yet slightly bitter taste and a warming quality. As a deep red-brown colored tea decoction, fo-ti has a rich robust flavor that is usually very pleasant to drink all by itself or can be incorporated with other tonic herbs.

How does Thai iced tea get its flavor?

While many Thai iced tea mixes often contain a low-grade powder or syrup, this authentic recipe gets its flavor from good-quality black tea and spices without any artificial colors. The best part is it’s easy to make and far cheaper than buying it.