Ancient Sultan's Saffron VitaliTea
Men’s Herbal Vitality Formula
In 1539, in the Ottoman city of Manisa, Ayşe Hafsa Sultan — mother of Suleiman the Magnificent — fell gravely ill and the court physicians gave up. Suleiman turned to the Sufi Merkez Efendi, who compounded a paste of 41 herbs and spices. She recovered, and asked that it be shared with the people.
It is now a 500 year tradition where it is made and given to the people for free. It is prepared from 41 fresh spices, wrapped by 14 women, blessed by 28 imams, and scattered from the minaret of the Sultan Mosque to crowds who come from across Turkey to catch it.
UNESCO added the Mesir Macunu festival to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2012.
And its popular name today is "Turkish natural Viagra."
In the Canon of Medicine, finished around 1025, Ibn Sina placed saffron among the mufarrihat -- the gladdeners of the heart. That was a real category in that tradition, and a narrow one. Not a painkiller, not a purge, not something for a specific organ. A class of medicine whose stated purpose was to lift a person's spirit.
Saffron has withstood over 100 clinical trials investigating the safety, side effects and efficacy and showing across the board to support mood and emotional wellbeing -- which is to say the claim Ibn Sina made a thousand years ago has been measured, in the terms modern medicine uses, and it held. Very few old remedies survive that.
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Ingredients
22 botanicals and spices
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Galangal
Moroccan aphrodisiac root, and one of the original key ingredients in the Ottoman sultan's own preparation.
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Ginseng
Among the most studied roots in the world, improves erectile blood flow, boosts daily energy and mental performance.
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Tongkat Ali
A Southeast Asian root studied in men for boosting testosterone, enhancing performance and reduces stress.
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Horny goat weed
A Chinese herb with a long traditional record and a modern reputation for boosting sexual drive and endurance.
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Saffron
Pound for pound the most expensive spice in the world, worth more than its weight in gold. Brightens mood, protects brain cells and helps with satiation. Ihsan provides an impressive, generous therapeutic dosage of 150 mg per serving.
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Black seed
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Make use of the black seed - Al-Habbatus Sawda, for it is a cure for every disease except death”
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Rose petals
Heart opening, calming and longevity. Damask rose from the Valley of the Roses, picked before sunrise so the oil survives the heat of the day.
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Ashwagandha
One of the better studied roots for supporting how the body handles stress, cortisol, better sleep quality, cognitive function and improved physical performance.
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Cordyceps
A Tibetan and Chinese fungus long associated with stamina, recovery and regulating immunity.
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Schisandra
The five flavour berry, studied for physical and mental endurance, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory adaptogen.
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Damiana
A traditional Mexican relaxing aphrodisiac and nervous system tonic and boosting libido.
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Oatstraw
A daily European nervine, used for calming the nervous system, supporting brain health, strengthens bones and soothes skin.
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Turmeric
Very well studied for curcumin and its powerful inflammatory markers.
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Black pepper
Synergistically chosen to increase how much curcumin the body absorbs, which is why turmeric is never used alone. Supports gut and brain health.
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Cardamom
The signature scent of Arab coffee, improves digestion.
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Cinnamon
Supports blood sugar control, lowers inflammation and supports brain health.
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Ginger
One of the best clinically backed spices there is, with human trials on digestive comfort and nausea.
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Clove
Antimicrobial, pain relieving and anti-inflammatory. Its eugenol was numbing toothache long before modern dentistry.
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Nutmeg
Warm, sweet and resinous, a trade spice that redrew maps.
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Vanilla
Antioxidant and mineral support. Delicious nervine digestive that makes black seed pleasant enough to drink every day.
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Coconut milk powder
Rich supply of lauric acid and medium-chain triglycerides MCT. The phenolic compounds protect against oxidative damage to lipids, proteins and DNA.
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Date sugar
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Ajwa dates are from Paradise and they contain a cure from poison”