Black Polyrhachis Ant

Primary Benefits

Black Ant is a powerhouse of nutrition and bio-active compounds. Here is how it supports your body's systems:

• Supports Foundational Energy: Contains bio-available ATP, the energy currency of your cells, to support physical output and fight fatigue.*
• Promotes Healthy Libido & Hormonal Function: As a premier source of Zinc, it provides the essential mineral cornerstone for healthy testosterone production and sexual function in both men and women.*
• Enhances Stress Resilience: A powerful adaptogen that helps modulate the body's response to physical and mental stress, promoting endurance and preventing burnout.*
• Aids Physical Performance & Recovery: Packed with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that support muscle function and help replenish the body after exertion.*
• Supports Immune System Intelligence: Its rich nutritional profile fortifies the body's natural defenses and supports overall immune health.*

Is Your Energy Foundation Deep or Brittle?

Many reach for stimulants like coffee for a quick boost, but this is like building on a foundation of sand—it provides a temporary, jittery lift that often leads to a crash. True vitality isn't about jolts; it's about building a deep, resilient reservoir of energy. It’s the difference between feeling wired and feeling truly powerful from your core. Black Ant is designed not to stimulate, but to deeply nourish your foundational energy, known as Jing, so you can meet challenges with steady strength, not frantic energy.*

Black Ant is Ideal For:

• The Dedicated Athlete: Seeking to support physical endurance, performance, and muscle-replenishing recovery.*
• The Busy Professional: Looking to combat mental and physical burnout from stress and demanding schedules.*
• Anyone Feeling 'Spread Thin': Who feels their deep energy reserves are depleted and wants to rebuild their foundational vitality.*
• Individuals Seeking Hormonal Balance: Providing the essential mineral Zinc to support the body’s healthy hormone function.*

Description

The Premier Jing Tonic for Deep Energy & Vitality

Known in Taoist herbalism as the "Herb of Kings," Black Ant (*Polyrhachis vicina*) is arguably the most powerful adaptogen for supporting the body's foundational energy, or *Jing*. If you feel overworked, stressed, or depleted, this elixir is designed to replenish your core vitality, supporting everything from physical endurance to sexual function.*

Our tincture is not just an extract; it's a meticulously crafted formula designed for maximum potency and absorption, honoring the ancient wisdom that revered this ant as a true treasure for health and longevity.*

How It Works: The Science of The Ant

• The Zinc Connection for Hormonal Health: Black Ant is the highest known food source of Zinc, a critical mineral for nearly every function in the body. Zinc is especially crucial for the endocrine system, where it plays a direct role in the healthy production of testosterone and other sex hormones necessary for libido and performance.*
• Cellular Energy (ATP): Black Ant uniquely provides a biological source of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), the universal energy currency your cells use for power. This supports raw physical strength, stamina, and combats fatigue at the most fundamental level.*
• Potent Adaptogenic Action: As a premier adaptogen, Black Ant helps modulate the HPA-axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal), your body's central stress-response system. This improves your ability to handle physical and mental stressors, preventing burnout and enhancing resilience.*

Our artisan elixir is synergistically formulated with activating herbs like Ginger and Turmeric to ensure your body can absorb and utilize these powerful compounds.

Batch Specs

Black ant from northeastern China's Changbai mountain region is sourced and batched with all the vital nutrients using a multi-step extraction.

Black ants are extracted into a base formulation of aged tangerine peel, turmeric, ginger and schisandra.

• Artisan-formulated for Wholistic Effects and Benefits
• Harvesting at Times of Full Botanical Potency
• All Active Parts of the Black Ants are Extracted and Preserved
• Cold Processed Where Appropriate to Preserve Integrity of Fragile Constituents
• Dual Solvent: Water and Alcohol for 99.9% constituent content
• Activated for Easy Digestion
• Stabilized for Natural Preservation - No Preservatives

This formulation uses moderately-low alcohol, 30% by volume.

See our homepage for more about our methods.

Ingredients

• 80% Edible Black Mountain Ant (sp. *Polyrhachis vicina Roger*)
• 12% Supporting Tonics
• Schisandra Berry
• Aged Tangerine Peel
• 8% Activation Tonics
• Turmeric Root
• Ginger Root
• Structured Distilled Water
• Triple Filtered USP Grade Organic Alcohol (30% by volume)

Dosage*

Recommended Dosage: 750 – 4,500 milligrams @ 1-3 times a day*

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 15 drops to 1 dropper and work up to a functional dose.* Many benefits of tonics come from consistent and continued use over a period of time.*

Black Ant dropper:

• 60 1ml droppers in a 2oz (60ml) bottle
• 1ml dropper = ~1,500 mgs black polyrhachis vicina ant extract

Black Ant drops:

• 30 drops in a 1ml dropper
• 1 drop = ~50 mgs black polyrhachis vicina ant extract

Suggested Timing:

Integrate Black Ant to Support Your Health Goals:

• Before Activity: Consider taking Black Ant 15-30 minutes before physical activity.*
• With Meals: Incorporate Black Ant with meals to support healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.*

Take as desired: Consume on a continuous basis to develop the natural tonic and adaptogenic benefits that build over time.* Some benefits are immediate and some results require consumption over several days and weeks to accomplish.*

Shake gently: Secure the lid and turn the bottle over back-and-forth 3-5 times to evenly distribute the tincture. Do not over-shake.

By mouth: Hold the liquid under the tongue for 60-90 seconds and then swallow the rest of extract.*

Mix with water: Squirt the drops or entire droppers into 2-4 oz. of water that is under 120*F. Cool to lukewarm water is best.* Sip slowly to allow absorption in the mouth and throat.*

Further dosage reference: How to Take a Tonic Tincture