What Geisha is
Geisha is a herbal dietary supplement for adult women, supplied as a single 750 mg capsule sealed on one blister card. It is distributed by U&A Nature Biotech of Northridge, California, and the card states that it is made in the U.S.A. The capsule is pink, and the pack carries the Geisha script logo across a black and pink design.
The formula is entirely botanical. The panel on the back of the card declares a proprietary raw material at 250 mg and names the plants that make it up, without breaking out a separate amount for each one. Everything set out below is transcribed from that panel rather than from a supplier sheet or a catalogue listing.
What is inside
The blend is built from roots, a fungus and a flowering vine, most of them long-standing ingredients in East and Southeast Asian herbal traditions. General background on how botanical supplements are made and regulated is available in the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheet on botanical dietary supplements. Here is what each named plant actually is.
- Pueraria Mirifica — the tuberous root of a leguminous vine native to Thailand and Myanmar, where it has been used in local preparations for a very long time. It is a close relative of the kudzu vines familiar elsewhere in Asia.
- Cordyceps Sinensis — a fungus that was originally gathered at high altitude on the Tibetan plateau and in the surrounding mountains. Because wild collection is difficult and expensive, most cordyceps used in supplements today is cultivated.
- Panax Ginseng — Asian ginseng, a slow-growing root cultivated in Korea and north-eastern China, and one of the most widely used botanicals in the world. The NCCIH page on Asian ginseng gives general background on the plant.
- Dong Quai — the root of Angelica sinensis, a member of the carrot and celery family grown in the cool, high-altitude provinces of western China. It is a staple of traditional Chinese herbalism.
- Rhodiola — Rhodiola rosea, a stonecrop that grows in cold, rocky, high-latitude places from Scandinavia across Siberia. The root is the part that is used.
- Cistanche — a parasitic desert plant that draws its nourishment from the roots of shrubs, harvested in the arid regions of northern China and Mongolia. The fleshy stem is the part collected.
The card declares these together rather than assigning a milligram figure to each one, which is common practice for a proprietary blend. For background on individual botanicals, the NCCIH “Herbs at a Glance” index is a useful starting point.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts — Geisha, as printed on the blister card
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
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| Serving Size | Capsules 750 mg | — |
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| Proprietary Raw Material | 250 mg | † |
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| Proprietary Blend | Pueraria Mirifica, Cordyceps Sinensis, Panax Ginseng, Dong Quai, Rhodiola, Cistanche, Fleece, Flower Root, Proprietary Blend | † |
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† Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Gelatin, Glycerin, and Purified Water.
The table above is transcribed from the printed panel. Where the card gives no figure, none has been added here.
How to use it
The card's directions are to take one capsule 90 minutes in advance. The label adds that it should be spaced two hours apart from any other supplements or medications you take, which is an instruction worth following as written rather than approximating.
Storage guidance on the card is simply to store in a cool, dry place. The capsule stays sealed in its blister until you press it out, so the pack does not need decanting into anything else.
Who it is for
The pack is marked for women and the card describes the contents as a herbal dietary supplement for adults, so this is an 18-and-over product. A single-capsule card suits someone who wants to try a formula once before deciding whether it belongs in their routine, rather than someone stocking up.
It is not appropriate for everyone. The card itself directs anyone who is pregnant, or who has high blood pressure or a heart condition, to speak to a physician before taking it. Because the capsule contains gelatin, it is also not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. If you would rather browse the wider range first, the supplements for women category collects the comparable products we carry.
Good to know
The label's own caution reads: consult a physician before consumption if you are pregnant, have hypertension, or have heart problems, and stop using immediately if undesirable effects develop. Keep the pack out of reach of children.
Herbal blends can interact with prescription medicines, and a proprietary blend makes it more difficult to check any single ingredient against what you already take. If you are on medication of any kind, particularly for blood pressure or a heart condition, take the card to your pharmacist or doctor before using it. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements guide to what you need to know about supplements covers the general questions worth asking.
No California Proposition 65 warning is printed on this card, so none is reproduced here.
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Frequently asked questions
How many capsules come on the card?
One. Geisha is supplied as a single 750 mg capsule sealed in one blister on one card.
What does the blend contain?
The proprietary blend on the Geisha panel names Pueraria Mirifica, Cordyceps Sinensis, Panax Ginseng, Dong Quai, Rhodiola and Cistanche among its botanicals, declared together as 250 mg of proprietary raw material rather than as separate per-ingredient amounts.
When does the label say to take it?
The Geisha card directs one capsule 90 minutes in advance, kept two hours apart from other supplements or medications.
Does Geisha contain gelatin?
Yes. Gelatin is listed under other ingredients on the card, along with magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, glycerin and purified water, so the capsule is not vegetarian or vegan.
Where is Geisha made?
The card states that the product is made in the U.S.A. and is distributed by U&A Nature Biotech of Northridge, California.
Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.
