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Bought He Shou Wu powder from chinese seller, how to tell raw vs prepared? Can't reach their Customer service

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#1 Soalian

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Posted 22 September 2015 - 03:48 PM


Hello,

 

I'm concerned about Liver toxicity after I bought He Shou wu powder from a somewhat reputable seller on Aliexpress, then assuming that most sellers would sell the prepared version of the herb(i.e boiled in black beans broth & soup beforehand). After doing my research i also found out the herb was sometimes sold raw, which may contain emodins that are toxic to the liver. I've been taking it for 5 days and I don't notice any effect in particular, but I wonder if it's safe to keep drinking it(Powder dissolved in hot water)?  I tried to get in touch with customer service but they didn't answer yet.

 

Thank you for your insights!



#2 GoingPrimal

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Posted 23 September 2015 - 01:03 AM

What does it taste like? The two forms taste very different. Post a picture if possible



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#3 pleiotropic

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Posted 23 September 2015 - 01:47 AM

is it tested for purity, heavy metals or pesticides?  that's what I'd be concerned about.



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#4 Soalian

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Posted 29 September 2015 - 10:43 AM

http://www.aliexpres...2296575661.html

 

The powder is light brown in color. It has a sweet-ish and lightly earthy taste. Its smell reminds me of raw cacao powder in a way, albeit a bit remotely.







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