Product Name : Bajitian Powder Extract
Latin Name: Morinda officinalis How
Specification: 5:1
Country of Origin :China

The plant Momordica charantia belongs to the family Rubiaceae. Root flat-terete, unequal in length, 1-2 cm in diameter. Cortex dull grey, with annular dehiscences and exposed fine xylem, appearing as a catena.   Cross section showing a thick, fleshy and purplish cortex, and a small, round, yellow-white xylem which occupies 1/4 diameter, with slightly dentate margin. The root is sweet and acrid in taste, slightly warm in nature, and attributive to “kidney and liver channels” in Chinese Traditional Medicine.
Function:
Morindae officinalis extract is often used to increase sexual strength in men and women. It is used for impotence, premature ejaculation, soreness of the lower back and knees, and infertility. It is also used by women for infertility and frigidity. In addition, it is also considered to be beneficial to the heart. And like many other tonic herbs, it has been shown to be effective in lowering high blood pressure. It is one of the finest tonics since it is not only powerful but extremely well tolerated. It is considered a major longevity herb and is a regular ingredient in Daoist formulations.

1、Warm the kidney and enhance sexuality

Morindae officinalis extract has been used to enhance sexuality for a long history in China and the Far East cultures. In a study of 35 men suffering from weak erection, premature ejaculation, and 30 women suffering from infertility and frigidity were treated with 250-300mg Morindae officinalis extract in an open clinical trial that lasted for three months. More than 90 percent patients recognized a substantial improvement in these symptoms as a result of the treatment.

2、Strengthen the tendons and bones, expel cold and dampness

It is effective for hypofunction of liver and kidney manifested as weakness of extremities, lassitude and cold pain of the waist and knees; or chronic rheumatism with arthralgia, weakness, cold pain of the joints, fatigue and pale tongue.

3、High Blood Pressure

In a study of people with heart diseases and high blood pressure, those who took Morindae officinalis extract experienced a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure (pressure on blood vessels when the heart is at rest) compared to those who took placebo.
Dosage
Tablets and capsules containing Momrindae officinalis extract is available in many strengths, ranging from 200 mg up to 500 mg. A typical dose would be 300 mg capsules taken three times a day.
Safety
According to clinical study, Momrindae officinalis extract appears to be nontoxic. No significant side effects should be expected at normal dosage. Researches found that the following side effects could occur only in doses above 1000mgs a day in some cases: irritability, insomnia and unpleasant sensations.
Chemistry

Morindin, vitamin C and asperuloside.

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