Morinda Officinalis 10:1 Extract
Morinda officinalis is a root herb from the Rubiaceae family, native to the Lingnan region in southern China, where it is one of the four best-known local herbs. In traditional Chinese medicine the root is known as Ba Ji Tian and has been described since the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing; the species has been listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia since 1963. Traditionally, the root is classed among the herbs that nourish Kidney Yang, with a sweet, slightly pungent and warming taste according to TCM classification.
For this extract, the dried root is concentrated through a 10:1 extraction process: for every 10 grams of root material, 1 gram of extract powder remains. As a result, you need considerably less material than the raw root to reach the same concentration, and the fine powder dissolves more easily than a piece of dried root.
Dosage
Because this is a 10:1 extract, a fraction of the amount used for the raw root is enough. Start with a small amount, for example the tip of a teaspoon, and only increase once you know how you respond to it.
Use
Dissolve the powder in warm water to make a tea, or process it into an empty capsule of your choice. In traditional herbalism, Morinda officinalis is advised against during pregnancy or breastfeeding; consult a doctor or pharmacist if in doubt or when using medication.
Storage
Store the extract dry, dark and airtight in its original packaging, so the powder doesn't clump from moisture.
Looking for more herbal extracts? Dutch-Smart also carries Devil's Claw 10:1 extract, packaged using the same 10:1 method.
