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I am looking into starting White Peony. Would you replace spearmint with it or take both? Is there a peony root extract that you recommend? I am assuming the root extract is more efficacious than the white peony tea.

There are a bunch of peony extracts available through Amazon, but I am not familiar with any of the brands and so am reluctant to pick one.

Thanks for any advice on the subject.

Hi spanky,

If you do a search for "white peony for 5 alpha reductase", surprisingly the best option is this:
http://www.ehow.com/list_7362128_chinese-herbs-anti_androgenic-effects.html


And for $2.69 per box
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/triple-leaf-tea-white-tea-20-bags-s

$21.66 for 6 boxes
http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Leaf-Tea-White-20-Count/dp/B000LKXZKQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1396365537&sr=8-8&keywords=white+peony

Or this one, but I have yet to try it, it's a secure ordering site and it's organic.
https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?utf8=✓&refine=y&keywords=White+peony&commit=Go


This is the dilemma that I faced when trying to source WP, I wanted a reliable trustworthy retailer, at first I went with Reishi from Swansons because of those issues. And then I found that Swansons had WP in a tea and tried it. It's a little bitter, so if it's your first time dealing with WP, I'd say try the tea for $2.69, get 2 boxes btw. As far as extract form,yes it would be the stronger option, but how would you take it?, meaning in a drink, sublingual?, don't forget about the alcohol content in extract form, Good luck!

FYI for NBE'ers,
Something to think about before you sink big bucks on a big order of something unproven to yourself. Find the smallest quantity available and then experiment, or if you think buying in bulk is better and then decide it's not what you want, then return shipping is hassle and ends up costing you more $$$$, your call though.