hi i just bought some ma hung from a chinise store it is in the pure form . i didnt really have time to talk much with the girl at the counter so i just asked her how much i take and how . she said take a pinch and put it in boiling water . has anyone on this form taken this before in the pure form ? i have read up about it on the internet so am a little worryd of over dosing . do i eat the plant aswell after drinking the water with this in it ? you guys may laugh but i have never taken this before lol how many times a day could i take this ? and also she said just take pinch do you think this would be a really big pinch of it like a teabag full or a tiny pinch ? any help would be great guys . i used to play alot of football ( soccer ) but havent for a year or so because of injury etc and im looking for a booster to get me back in training . thanks chris