Biodiversity products of TianZi: seeds of heaven

TianZi Asia
TianZi Biodiversity Research & Development Centre

TIANZI BIODIVERSITY PRODUCTS STORE

At TianZi we take special care to produce food, crops, herbs, and ornamental plants in pesticide-free landscapes, far from the pollution of industry and cities. We work in remote areas and with local ethnic communities who benefit from our involvement through fair share arrangements.

Our goal is to combine biodiversity protection with production and improved livelihood of marginal farm households. This includes the utilization of rare agro-biodiversity species and endangered wild plants. Hence, you will find here also new and rare products, which are not commonly known to the conventional trade.

In addition to following guidelines for organic production, we define our own standard: most of our products contribute to the protection of endangered natural and agricultural species and varieties. These products are marked with our TianZi Biodiversity Product seal:

Your purchase contributes to biodiversity protection and increased income for ethnic communities in the Mekong region.

You can change the quantity of items upon check out. Shipments are sent world wide trough express parcel service.
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PRODUCT CATEGORY & PICTURE	PRODUCT NAME click for more information	ORIGIN	DESCRIPTION	PACKING	UNIT	Price in €uro	PURCHASE currency conversion Western Union
HEALTH FOOD:							larger quantities, bulk and wholesale on request
	Buckwheat flour Fagopyrum tataricum Agro-Biodiversity Product	Yi ethnic communities of North Yunnan's mountain; 2500 m asl. from pollution and pesticide-free environment	Flour, freshly milled; rich in Rutin used by people with gluten allergy and diabetic;	0.5 kg vacuum sealed	0.5 kg	6.80
	Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum	Produced since ancient times by the Wa ethnic communities of Yunnan; from pollution and pesticide-free environment
	Adam's Apple the father of all apples Agro-Biodiversity Product	Remote villages of North Yunnan's mountains (above 2000 m), where modern apple varieties have not yet replaced traditional apples; from pollution and pesticide-free environment	Sun dried apples cut in half, without stem; excellent for muesli or as snack; used by local people for kidney stone removal.	0.1 kg vacuum sealed	0.1 kg	8.80
	Clam nut Hodgsonia macrocarpa Biodiversity Product	From rainforests along the Mekong River. The species has become very rare as it is frequently collected but never planted. The vine can get 100 meters long and also 100 years old.	This is the largest nut among the dicotyle plants. The nut resembles a clam much like Unio or Anodonta in size and shape. We need to develop a special nut cracker for this giant delicacy. Rich in omega unsuturated fatty acids.				The species is under cultivation with TianZi since 2003, and we would appreciate receiving notes of interest for our first tradeable harvests expected in 2008.
	Wild Walnut halfs, de-shelled Biodiversity Product	Walnut forests of North Yunnan (1500 to 2000 m asl.) where no pesticides reach the environment; from pollution and pesticide-free environment	Freshly harvested during winter and vacuum sealed; stored in cool house high in omega 3, alpha, beta, gamma, delta tocopherols (natural vitamin E)	0.1 kg vacuum sealed	0.1 kg	8.80
	Tamarind stoneless Agro-Biodiversity Product	The stones are removed from this sweet variety of Tamarind. From home gardens of Thailand.	Sun dried Tamarind fruits. Rich in vitamin C.
	Wild Fern Biodiversity Product	From mountain forests of tropical Xishuangbanna.	Solar dried with our German drier developed by the Universities of Hohenheim and Kassel.	1 bundle	0.1 kg	4.80
	Wild Burdock root Arctium lappa edulis Biodiversity Product	From ethnic communities in North Yunnan's mountains above 1500 m. Used locally against virus diseases and for detoxification. from pollution and pesticide-free environment	Fresh roots, mildly dried	loose roots in paper bags	0.5 kg	19.00
	Tofu cheese	From Simao area, made in the traditional way. This tofu (dofu) is allowed to ferment for 1 year before it is filled in glasses. It can age and ripen like good cheese for many years. Locally used for seasoning rice dishes.	This is as close to aged French cheese as it can get. There is definitely a touch of Roquefort and a bit of Gorgonzola in it. If you love cheese but need to avoid milk products: this is the solution.	1 glass with 200 g tofu cheese	0.2 kg	9.80
	Natural food wraper and food packaging material from corn husks	Collected from special corn varieties throughout Yunnan.	The corn husks had been treated as a waste product before we turned them into an income generating product for local farmers. In Mexican kitchen the corn husks are known as Hoja para Tamal.	in bundles per 1 kg	1 kg
	Stone pot	Made from Silicium-rich quartz stone. Locally used for hot pots above open flame. A great tool for macrobiotic cooking.	Silicium is a micro-mineral necessary for bone development. This stone pot can be used on open fire or gas. Keeps food warm for long time and is excellent for low fire cooking.	1 stone pot shipped by surface package	8 kg	198.00
SPICES:
	Lampignon cardamum Alpinia zerumbet Agro-Biodiversity Product	From ethnic communities in North Yunnan's mountains above 1500 m. Used locally against hypertension and as food seasoning. from pollution and pesticide-free environment	Dried fruits and seeds	loose fruits in paper bags	0.5 kg	20.00
HERBS and SUPPLEMENTS
	Dragon's Blood Dracaena cambodiana Biodiversity Product	From limestone forests in South Yunnan	improves blood production and circulation, and removes blood clots; helps to prevent heart attacks; closes wounds without scars; treats ulcer.	5 packs a 24 capsules of 300 mg content	net.cont.: 36 g	48.-
	Snake grape Ampelopsis grossedentata Biodiversity Product			100 g processed and dried tea leaves and stems	0.1 kg	12.00
	Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphylla Biodiversity Product	This excellent tea is freshly harvested from our mountain forests and supports local Dai and Akha ethnic communities.	used in traditional medicine to repair heart tissue, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol; acts as tonicum, is close to ginseng but more beneficial to women than ginseng, therefore also called: women's ginseng, and long-life tea.	60 tea bags (100 g tea) of pure leaves per package 10 packages (1 kg)	1 kg	77.00
	Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphylla Biodiversity Product	pills made of aqueous extract concentrate	a concentrated extract of Gynostemma pentaphylla (see above), containing 300 mg of concentrate per pill with 60 mg of ginsenoids	10 boxes (1000 pills)	1 kg	77.00	order in Germany:
	Pilea Biodiversity Product	This species of Pilea is probably extinct in the wild. Its natural habitats have likely been tropical swamps. We got a last life specimen from our doctor and are now cultivating it in our highly diverse TianZi garden.	a rare herb to expell excess water	1 pack with 20 g dried leaves	0.02 kg	18.00	presently not available
	i -drops herbal honey droplets to strengthen the immune system REVIVO: the raw extract powder of the same formula	a combination of traditional herb extracts send us your clinical data and get 1 month free!	activating the immune system to fight viruses. See clinical data. order in Germany:	1 box 12 boxes (1 month treatment) 36 boxes (3 months treatment) raw extract powder: 1 month of treatment 3 months of treatment	net.cont.: 60 g net.cont.: 720 g net.cont.: 2160 g net.cont.: 480 g net.cont.: 1440 g	18.- 128.- 284.- 98.- 264.-	more bulk rates
	Ganoderma lucidum herb extract	from organic production	Ganoderma adjusts the immune system to prevent viral diseases and to prevent and fight tumor. It protects and detoxifies the liver, prevents and treats heart diseases, slows the aging process, has a positive effect on insomnia, is a treatment for high blood pressure and diabetes, for chronic bronchitis and asthma, has effect on hyper susceptibility and is used as a beauty care medicine for the skin.	90 capsules a 250 mg	net.cont. 22.5 g	18.-
	Ganoderma lucidum crushed spores	from organic production	The spore capsules are the traditional "Emperor's medicine" against cancer. The crushed spores are known to increase phagocytosis of mono-nuclear macrophages. All other functions as above, just stronger.	60 capsules a 300 mg	net.cont. 18 g	42.-
	Ganoderma lucidum essence CO2 extract	from organic production	The most powerful version of Ganoderma: a CO2 extract, which is concentrating the active ingredients of Ganoderma spores by about 20 times. Most frequently used in China for alternative treatment of cancer.	30 soft gel pills a 500 mg	net.cont. 15 g	98.-
	Cordyceps Cordyceps crassispora (sinensis) Biodiversity Product	From cultured strain, originating at alpine grass lands of North Yunnan	for highest performance This excellent product has become known for its boost to vitality. It is considered a typical "manager's herb" and also used by sports men and women to deliver highest performance.	30 capsules a 350 mg	net.cont. 10.5 g	38.-
	herbal diabetes tea	a combination of traditional herb extracts	The product also addresses common side effects of diabetes.	2 months of treatment containing 560 g of herbal extract	0.6 kg	126.-
	herbal drug-withdrawal tea	a combination of traditional herb extracts	Gradually reduces dependence on opium derivated drugs.	1 month of treatment containing 49 bags of 4 g of herbal extract	0.2 kg	320.-
	Orchid flower tea the rarest tea of all Biodiversity Product	from the orchid species Dendrobium chrysotoxum	used to calm the spirit, for a dreamless sleep and more...	glass jar in package	25 g 1 kg	98.00 1600.00
	Echinacea root extract Recover from Colds	Echinacea root extract powder (4% active ingredients) from the species Echinacea angustifolia (DC) Cronq., Compositae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 1 to 3 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	15.- 90.-
	Gingko biloba seeds extract Increases Circulation	Gingko seeds extract powder (24% active ingredients) from the species Gingko biloba L., Ginkgoaceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 1 to 2 capsules per day or as advised by a medical doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	16.- 96.-
	Grape seeds extract Improves Vision	Grape seeds extract powder (95% active ingredients) from the species Vitis vinifera L., Vitaceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 1 to 3 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	18.- 98.-
	Green tea extract for Overall Health	Green tea extract powder (40% active ingredients) from the species Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, syn. Thea sinensis, Theaceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 3 to 6 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	12.- 80.-
	Horsetail extract Silicon for Skin and Bones	Horse Tail extract powder (7% active ingredients) from the species Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 2 to 5 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	14.- 85.-
	Milk thistle extract Protection for the Liver	Milk thistle seed extract powder (80% active ingredients) from the species Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertner, syn. Carduus marianus, Asteraceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 1 to 3 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	16.- 96.-
	Propolis powder Enhances Immunity	100% pure Propolis powder. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 2 to 5 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	18.- 110.-
	Schisandra extract Magnolia vine for extra Vitality	Schisandra (Magnolia vine) berry extract powder (2% active ingredients) from the species Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.)Baill., Schisandraceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 1 to 3 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	17.- 99.-
	Tribulus extract Potency for Men and Women	Tribulus extract powder (40% active ingredients) from the species Tribulus terrestris L., Zygophyllaceae. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 3 to 5 capsules per day or as advised by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	15.- 90.-
	Alpha lipoic acid Anti Oxidant	Alpha lipoic acid (99.8%) extracted from plant sources. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 1 capsule per day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	20.- 120.-
	Glucosamine sulfate Builds Connective Tissue	Glucosamine sulfate extracted from plant sources. Capsules made from vegetable products.	Adults take 2 to 3 capsules 3 times a day or as advised by a doctor.	net.cont.: 20 g / 0.7 oc 200 mg per capsule 100 capsules	1 box a 50 g 10 boxes, 500 g, bulk discount	13.- 81.-
PUER TEA:
	Orchid tea Bulang Mountains, 2007 orchids to tea: 1 : 4 Biodiversity Product	For blending with orchid flowers, we have chosen the 2007 mature leaves from the Bulang Maountains. Their mature aroma blends wonderfully with the honey scent of the orchid flowers. A truly unique product with exceptional qualities.	The smoky and strong Puer aroma of this tea is blended wonderfully by the unique honey scent of the orchid flowers.