RAKTA – Nourish Blood and Chi

• Create and strengthen blood
• For vegetarians and vegans
• Foster Chi (energy)
• Boost metabolism Heat the digestive system
• Warm the hands and feet.
• Weight control
• Help the blood flow
• Support menstruation

Many people today opt for vegetarian or vegan diets for their health, the environment, and because it is a more humane diet. However, one major problem that needs to be addressed is potential anemia, especially in women who are in their reproductive years.

In order to obtain bio-available ferrous iron, also known as heme iron, humans have genetically adapted to eating some red meat over time. This readily digested iron plays a critical role in the redness and overall health of our blood. The finest source of heme iron is red meat.

As a vegetarian, I was alarmed to learn that many vegan and vegetarian women, as well as some males, had anemia. When I was writing my book, Raw Chi, I aimed to offer a remedy.

In Chinese herbology, certain special herbs are classified to “build blood”. This classification happened because the Chinese civilization, until recently, did not eat red meat and they needed to keep their population healthy.

Dang Gui is the most renowned blood-building herb. Its exact therapeutic mechanisms on blood fortification are not yet known but, Dang Gui has been used successfully for millennia and is a primary herb in formulas for women as well as for general blood building.

Ligusticum is another herb for building and fortifying the blood, as is prepared Rehmannia (glutinosa). White peony root “moves blood and Chi” and is an indispensable herb for vital energy-flow throughout the body. White peony root is included in formulas to support healthy female fertility cycles (mense) and is said to “break up Chi stagnation” therefore helping alleviate discomfort during the menstrual cycle.

That’s not all, though. For “warming the middle jiao,” I add herbs. Certain herbs, such as Codonopsis and White Atractylodes, aid the metabolic processes by assisting in the removal of undesirable fat and fluid (edema) buildups that result in unwelcome bloating. Then I add Gynostemma and Salvia (milthorriza) to help with general circulation and heart health.

Altogether, RAKTA is a wonderful “warm Chi” formula, helping distribute vital essences throughout the body to help alleviate cold hands and feet, loose stool or constipation, lethargy by assisting the body in energy production, and fortifying and moving the blood.

I’m proud of this one! An indispensable formula for men and women who choose non-meat or low-meat diets, for those who need more energy, and for helping regulate healthy female menstrual cycles.

How to use

Take one level teaspoon in a mug of warm or hot water in the morning. To taste, add vegan milks and/or your preferred sweetener.

Ingredients

Rehmannia, White Peony root, Ligusticum, Codonopsis, White Atracylodes, Jujube Date, Raspberry, Lohan Quo, Dang Gui, Salvia milt., Goji, Gynostemma, Schizandra, Bamboo, ORMUS.

Tonic Herbalist | Rehmannia Dean Thomas has created this combination of superior Tonic herbs, used for centuries throughout Asia to enhance strength and resilience. The RAKTA formula is composed of herbs long used throughout Asia to calm the body and mind and gently promote restful sleep without the next-day grogginess. Nourish yourself with RAKTA and awaken to a productive and energetic day. Use only the recommended amount according to instructions.

note – The FDA has not evaluated this product and it is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose disease. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if seal is broken. Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant