Black Ant Extract Powder
Ants are strong and when you take our ant extract you may acquire some of that strength.* Ants are the strongest creatures, pound for pound, on the planet.
This product is made from a specific variety of ant known as the Polyrhachis Ant (Polyrhachis vicina). These ants live up high in the mountains and are often found among ginseng roots. They come from a pure and clean environment. (It is not recommended to eat your common household ants as these could easily be exposed to chemicals.)
Qi and Energy Tonic*
Polyrhachis ant is the premiere Qi tonic of Chinese herbalism.* While ginseng is the most well known, and a premiere Qi tonic by itself, Ant is known to be even stronger and more effective.
It’s one all-natural herb that you tend to feel right away after taking it!* Polyrachis ant powder is very popular as a pre-workout super herb supplement. It’s also popular for young and old people for different reasons.

Benefits of Ant Extract
- Premiere energy tonic (provides direct ATP)*
- Bedroom Performance builder and aphrodisiac*
- Strength builder*
- Double direction immune system modulation*
- May build stress resistance*
- Aids in slowing the aging process by DNA and RNA support*
- Strengthens the musculoskeletal system*
- Potentiates the effects of other herbs taken with it*
- Superior Liver and Kidney tonic in Chinese Medicine*
- Extremely protective of the Liver*
- May help detoxify from poison*
- Benefits the digestive system*
- Benefit’s the nervous system*
- Prevents the shrinkage of the thymus gland*
Packed Full of Nutrition
- Vitamins B1, B2, B12, D and E
- Complete Protein Source (42-67% by mass)
- Aldehyde Compounds which may be responsible for giving Ants their strength
- ATP
- Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc and other trace elements
- Rich in ecdysterone, the growth hormone of insects which is suspected to play a role in its anabolic effects.*
In fact, ant is said to have the highest amount of zinc in all known living organisms. Zinc is needed for strength as it is used in muscle contraction, cell growth and division, vision, the immune system, for many bedroom performance functions, as well as many other uses across the body. Unfortunately, our testing found the actual zinc content to be less than a mg per serving so it should not be considered as a zinc supplement. That all being said, taking ant delivers much more than any zinc supplement could. It may be zinc in the combination of everything else that makes Ant extract powerful.
More and more athletes and active people are searching for ant protein powder. Make your own by adding our product right into your protein powder to make an even healthier shake or smoothie.

10 Times the Power
Our extract is 10:1 meaning you have 10 times the power of ant per teaspoon as just bulk ants (if you even wanted to eat those). Roughly 10% non-GMO corn maltodextrin is used to make this powdered extract.
Can easily be mixed with water, juice, or blended in a shake.
Each bag contains 100 grams of Black Ant Extract (a little over 3.5 ounces).
Recommended dosage: A half to full teaspoon twice daily
BEWARE: Some “Ant” products sold aren’t even ants at all. They were tested to instead find active drug used in some of the popular ED medicine.
Our Ant Extract supplement has been tested and found to contain no PDE-5 Inhibitors or Analogues.
This commonly used group of added ingredients to cut with inferior quality sex herbs. These are the active ingredient in the little blue pill and various related drugs.
We are proud to have Ant Extract that is high-quality that needs no special (and highly illegal) help to make it seem better than it is that might just result in unwanted side effects.
For more info look at the test results in the lab results tab at the top of the page to see how our black mountain ant supplement measures up.



Chris JeanBaptiste (verified owner) –
Polyrachis Ant works great! Provides my body with youthful energy
brenda (verified owner) –
I wake up and feel great everyday and I’m accomplishing my fitness goals!
g england (verified owner) –
Love this!
Michael McNitt (verified owner) –
Use it in a protein shake that I make
Enosh Svoray (verified owner) –
I am not sure this product does anything at all.
I workout 12 hours weekly on average, have a regimented diet and sleep. This supplement hasn’t influenced anything noticeable in any of my experiences or functions. I’ve tried it in different times of day in different quantities and cannot say it does anything at all. For this price I would expect it to have some noteworthy effect as other more known performance or recovery supplements do.
Peter De Bie (verified owner) –
Lot of hype not much results
Tamar Powers (verified owner) –
Horrible. Felt absolutely NO difference and tried for a month. Ridiculous waste of money. If I could give -0 stars I would. To say I’m disappointed is an understatement
ukiah marcus (verified owner) –
Made notice difference in pre workout stack to this 67 year old body who likes to hammer
Richard Trepagnier (verified owner) –
No noticeable change
David Sparks (verified owner) –
This product works as a great addition to pre-workout regime.
BP –
Got a plateau?
Break through it with Black Ant and Beet Powder mixed together!
These herbs like pine pollen and tongkat really perform best when you are taking multivitamin w/ A B C D E Zinc. Uptake increased with something like an avacado too.
Great products!!
Vince Galloni (verified owner) –
Didn’t feel a lot of effect, may try again.
Fred Davis (verified owner) –
It’s great stuff. Cleans the kidneys. Strengthens the body. Increases blood flow. Great for a pre workout. Massive pumps.
Chris Blatt (verified owner) –
love it in the smoothies after a work out!
Logan MacDonald (verified owner) –
Best quality. Best shipping process. Lost empire herbs makes you feel great and secure in the shipping process. This product gives Stamina. Along with energy when needed, stamina is the word for it. Great company and great product.
Logan MacDonald (verified owner) –
Best quality. Best shipping process. Lost empire herbs makes you feel great and secure in the shipping process. This product gives Stamina. Along with energy when needed, stamina is the word for it. Great company and great product.
Joe Pollock (verified owner) –
These products were just not what I needed. I am willing to try again with something different.
Charles Teunissen (verified owner) –
It’s the herb that makes gods.
Joshua (verified owner) –
love it. try it out!
David Allee (verified owner) –
It is a different feeling of stamina and energy from your mainstream supplementation…. but, over all I like the feeling of smooth energy and sustainable endurance.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to explore more natural energy and endurance avenues.!!
David
Charles Carpenter (verified owner) –
Weird taste but great in yogurt smoothies!!
Michael Krisa (verified owner) –
The write up for this product was great but the results don’t match. I was looking to increase my energy level and have been taking this religiously for three weeks. I cannot say with any certainty that it has made any noticeable difference.
LeCory Robinson (verified owner) –
Very potent product, tried a couple other brands and there is no comparison. Gives me instant energy and overall sense of well being. Hard to explain all the benefits. Try it for yourself and see.
Herb User (verified owner) –
Black Ant is one of my favorite products from lost empire
George (verified owner) –
Like a power boost! I Add it to my morning shake.
Evan.goldberg98 (verified owner) –
I have liked all the products I have tried so far(aswaghanda, pine pollen, tongkat, beet juice, sea buckthorn, shilajit) I really wanted to like this and I’m glad it seems to work for everyone else but it gave me hearth palpitations and I would start sweating and feeling really dehydrated as soon as I started doing any physical activity after taking this. I stopped and it went away which was kind of sad because I really liked the idea of this and everything I read seemed good. I dont think there is anything wrong with the product I’m posting this here in case anyone has had the same issue.
Logan Christopher (verified owner) –
Thanks for sharing Evan. We haven’t heard of that issue from other people, so thanks for letting us know. As we always say, nothing works for everyone.
Jerry Mlege (verified owner) –
Goooooooood
Marian Gasienica (verified owner) –
Litto more energe
Michael McNitt (verified owner) –
Great Stuff
Amanda O’Neill (verified owner) –
Happy I tried this product. Definitely order from lost empire herbs if you’re going to try the ant extract.
Risa French (verified owner) –
Very good product. High quality. I did not notice any immediate increase in energy/endurance, but will give it some time. Overall very pleased. Taste was not as bad as anticipated.
James Lunsford (verified owner) –
Of all the herbs from Lost Empire that I’ve taken, this is the most powerful by far! I have always led an extremely active lifestyle, but lately had been thinking that my days of hiking 10-20 miles might be ending at 59 years old. Wrong! A 1/2 teaspoon in the morning, plus another later on, has me ending my days pleasantly tired, and with no aches and pains the next day. In fact, after only a week of use, started noticing increased muscle tone and body fat decreasing. It’s as if I am getting younger in those terms every time I use it. Cycling is obviously important, but I can’t wait until I give my six month review! Does all you claim and more. Thanks for giving me an extra lease on life!
Gary –
works we)l. tastes bad and definitely stains your teeth alot.
Chelsea Satterthwaite –
There shouldnt be any long term, or even short term staining. With just a brush of the teeth you shouldnt see any leftover residue. Our Ant doesnt contain any added dyes.
Nicole –
I have pcos and have very low to non sex drive and always tierd. Have been taking black ant and its amazing. I have a lot more energi and strong sex drive, Im a women again 🙂
Chelsea Satterthwaite –
That’s fantastic! I am so glad to hear you are seeing great results and feeling like yourself, thats the best you can be!
Damian Szczepanski (verified owner) –
Greatest product I have ever tried
Michael McNitt (verified owner) –
I use as a part of my afternoon protein mix. I like it a lot.
James Squire (verified owner) –
No clinical data to back up my opinion. But I am holding strength at the age of 62. Just not gaining any real strength.
Manuel Robles (verified owner) –
Black ant is great taste is OK but mixing with shakes taste better. I been taken for two weeks am feeling it.
Chelsea Satterthwaite –
Thank you, Manuel. What else do you put in the shake?
Georg (verified owner) –
top notch products!
Michael McNitt (verified owner) –
I like it. It works great.
Anthony Doroska (verified owner) –
I feel I had good gains. I didnt like taste but I expected that
RAY (verified owner) –
Great product gives an extra boost to my smoothies!
Travis Cox (verified owner) –
“As someone who has recently stopped being vegan and wanting to experiment with some animal products to see how I feel the ant extract I feel is a good starting point.
I feel good when including this in some of my herbal elixirs.”
Doug (verified owner) –
Black Ants Review:
“Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!” That’s all I say about Black ant powder. The effect is subtle, but apparent and immediate. The effect for me is a feeling of general well-being, like my body has been given the nutrition that it requires. My assessment of black ant is totally anecdotal but all I can say is ‘I can’t wait to take my black ant in the morning!’ I was expecting it to taste horrible but to my delight mixing it with Chaga (imagine coffee) it is practically undetectable as far as taste goes and it is ground so fine it mixes quite well. A ‘Five Star’ product which I plan to purchase again!
Note: I have not been remunerated in any way for this review!
Justin Snyder –
Very happy and excited to hear that, Doug. Thanks for taking the time to share with everyone how it’s working for you!
lee (verified owner) –
I been taking black ants about a month,, i notice performance well more like for mine job,, stay focus at work also working longer hour like 14 hour shift for 2 week no problem and for sex performance much better now,, go little longer,,, i believe if i keep taking black ant mine performance will increase ,,, its works
Tina smith (verified owner) –
This stuff is amazing!!! I take it with pine pollen. So much energy!!! Taste is disgusting!!!!! I put it in capsules. It smells and tastes like ants. It makes me feel any energy… it’s really hard to explain. And definite libido increase.
Steven S Taylor (verified owner) –
It’s fun to tell people you include black ants in yr smoothies. If I have a really good set in the gym, I quickly jump up & say it’s the black ant.
John Mercier (verified owner) –
Highest energy I’ve ever had!
Blake Corfman (verified owner) –
Great quality, as described.
Rich Kunce Jr. (verified owner) –
The base of all herbal supplementation!
Kenneth Middleton Jr. (verified owner) –
Black Ant increases my stamina for sure. It works best for me when I make up a batch of Phoenix Blend (He Shou Wu, Shilajit, Black Ant, and Pine Pollen).
Kyle Montgomery (verified owner) –
I went through my first bag of black ant extract and absolutely love it. I can really feel a difference in my energy right off. My sex drive got a little boost as well which is never a bad thing. I’m wondering if it’s safe to take it along with Tongkat Ali and Pine Pollen.. I currently have them as well.. Is that safe? Is it overkill? Someone help please. Great product though.. I will be ordering more…depending on if it’s safe for me to use all three together.
James Squire (verified owner) –
Seems to deliver as described in the details page.
Greg Gaines (verified owner) –
This product is a life-saver for me. Fast delivery and quality of the product is excellent. Thanks a bunch for carrying and advertising such a product.
Cameron Hawley (verified owner) –
Product quality is exceptional, no one else can compare.
stakfigaroas (verified owner) –
I received my black ant yesterday and took my first teaspoon full today, really felt a difference in my energy level, which is something I have been struggling with for a long time. I take it with pine pollen and it seems to really make a difference. Thanks!
Also shipping is incredibly fast. Thanks again
NIgel –
@SAyed I’m also in Germany, started having problems with customs not letting the LEH orders through. It will be great if they get german distribution. However I found a lot of key herb products at Amazon.co.uk, including the Polyrachis Ant Powder and many tinctures. Shipping these orders from the UK to Germany has worked with no problems. Only just started with the Ant Powder myself so can’t say much yet. I found good Shilajit resin though and that I like a lot.
Beyete Tate –
excellent review
Carlos (verified owner) –
I read your post about B12 testing! I am a very young person, and tried the black ant extract solely for its premium qi tonic properties… I was a bit weirded out when i saw my pee neon green the other day! Lol, but now i know thats the way of the ant extract saying “I’m working”. You can definitely TASTE the concentrated bio electricity in this… Amazing stuff. Thank you for the transparency. A company i can trust!
Ronald Foglia (verified owner) –
Wow!…….. I have never been a user of supplementation for pre-workout other than some high does of B12 to help with mental focus. But now everything has changed. I started using 1T pine pollen 2x per day and pine pollen tincture right before my workout. It seemed to help physically but I wasn’t really sure. Then I decided to add 1t of Black Ant and the results were almost unbelievable, at least for me. About 15 minutes after ingestion I could ‘feel’ like I just woke up…..my eyes were wide open, I was focused, the energy was flowing but it was a calm controlled energy. My workout was amazing. I effortlessly did my first set and by the third set I had added 20 lbs to just ‘begin’ to feel the like I was making an effort. This continued for each exercise throughout the workout including the 500 ‘steps’ I work in between reps, I did not work up my usual sweat and my heart beat was not as elevate as before. When I told my wife about my experience, she decided to try some as well. After her first experience, she has added more weights, doing more weight related training and less cardio; and has a better attitude when going to the gym because she can now do more with less struggle and feel a lot better about the gym experience. Thanks, Black Ant…you have some loyal fans. P.S. It took my wife a few days to get over the mental block about drinking the black ants, not a problem now!
Sayed –
I wann it too where can i get in Germany?
Zane Christopher –
Unfortunately, there are no retail locations in Germany that sell our stuff yet. Germany is also on a banned country list for international shipments because of we’ve had such gnarly customs issues regarding our customers. We are talking to a potential German distributor at the moment though so fingers crossed!
Brendan (verified owner) –
Ordered some and extract 3 weeks ago, gave not received anything. Tried to email but emails are bouncing back…. Starting to feel like I have been scammed guess it’s not hard to write yourself good reviews.
Zane Christopher –
Hi Brendan, I checked and I guess we do not have any emails from you in the system. You emailed: [email protected] ? I will be emailing you to check on you. Also, you live in Australia and customs has been an issue there for many shoppers. This is why we say in our shipping policy that no refunds can be issued until after 8 weeks for internationals. We have had SO many international packages show up right after we issued a refund or resent out another package between 6-8 weeks or sometimes even later. For your piece of mind, we will be experimenting with DHL for international shipping in the coming months. Hopefully it works out but I imagine the price will be increased because of it.
Dereck Rivera (verified owner) –
This is high quality and very potent stuff. I take 1/2 tsp in the morning and then again 1 tsp before workouts. I can’t say it brings on crazy energy levels, but it does give you more focus and makes you think much more clearly. I noticed many times I catch myself daydreaming…thinking about random things. Also this extract does the body good in a sexual way. Talk about bigger loads, stronger orgasms. I bought the supplement intended to increase gym performance and it does, but I suggest to cycle on/off of this stuff so you can reap the benefits. Im 31 years old, and I would say my testosterone levels are good, but if you want that extra kick this is the go-to-thing. Safe and natural.
The thought of eating ants did gross me out at first , but after a couple uses you get use to it.
Highly recommend!
Zane Christopher –
Thanks for the excellent review Dereck!
Jamie –
What an excellent product, I can feel the difference after only one hour, my mental clarity, focus and drive is on fire! I will definitely be buying more.
Zane Christopher –
We appreciate that Jamie! Glad to know its working great for you!
minh –
I’ve been taking ant extract for three weeks now along with resihi ,cordycept and maca mix with protein powder like a smootie easy to drink and notice I have more energy to walk and jog extra mile plus improve bedroom performance I like it, will order more.
Zane Christopher –
Thank you for the review Minh. I like and take all those myself. Makes us better humans.
Andy –
I’ve only used this once since I received it and that was before a walk. Actually walk is the wrong word as it turned into a full on march for an hour and twenty minutes. The walk normally takes me ten to twenty minutes more to give you an idea of the strength of this product. I looking forward to using this before I go to the gym.
Bob Terwilliger –
I’ve been taking ant extract for the past year on a regular basis. I an outdoor nut skiing and hiking Colorado’s background when not in the gym pounding weights. This supplement has continues to help me have ongoing killer workout and maintain excellent strength even at 57 years of age. I am a believer!
Jenson –
Man, these ants in my pants make me do a boogie dance all the way to France!
Richard –
Totally in love with the ants!!! Makes me feel like a super human!New staple in my home for sure, I would recommend it to all.
Daqz –
Used this along with Pine Pollen. Wish I could give it raving reviews, but I didn’t have same results as others seem to have had.
Patrick –
Wow, what a boost! After taking my initial 1 tsp, I noticed a major lift in my mood! The experience became an even better swimmer at the swim meet, and rocket fueled my daily runs. It made so I could make those extra reps in the gym as well. Dynamite – gram per gram! Will definitely purchase again!
Kraig D. Moore, MD –
Your Ant extract. I am going to be honest I have never heard of Polyrachis until your website, and read your literature, purchased some. It took me at least 45 min. to work up the courage to drink it. I stirred it for a half an hour. It’s ground up ANTS!.. That first time took me a bit to get over. That Polyrachis is AMAZING..My strength increased that day!.. I have heard of Polyrachis…It has gotten to the point that I am afraid to workout when I run out of your Polyrachis extract!.. I ordered more today.
MaxMan –
I have taken this in my coffee when I wake up an hour before my workout for two days now. Todays workout was not intense enough because of this stuff. So now I am going to have to raise the intensity of my workout. Thanks a lot.
Cody –
Awesome! from the first teaspoon, i felt my mood improve and seemed as if my focus became more focused. Great herb! thank you LostempireHerbs
Greg Russell –
You,…You’re good you! Unbelievable is the word for Polyrhachis! My father and I completely agree in the punch that the mighty any packs. The energy and strength jolt is amazing. My father notices everytime he uses the ant extract and said that even though the taste is kinda jarring, he feels as if his body is craving more when it touches his tongue and that is verbatim. Truly does make me feel as if I could lift more than my usual limit. Another run scored for Lost Empire Herbs. I check frequently for deals and updates or new products being added because of the great results from every… single…herb we’ve purchased. Not a negative result here for my father and I.
Kevin Nickerson –
I have been taking the black ant extract and one of the things i have noticed is cold doesnot effect me as it has before the cokd going into walk i refrigerator o outside would just leave the tips of my finger numb but it not bad anymore.Feel good
Victoria Rusk –
Ant extract: love it! It does help me in the gym on weight days. I can feel it within 30 minutes after I take it. I had a cold recently and sipped that at night… it helped alot. I feel stronger!
Matthews –
HAVE A HUGE COLLECTION OF POWEFULL HERBS;ASTRAGALUS, REISHII, RED GINSENG, BUT THIS ANT EXTRACT IS AT THE TOP FOR AMOUNT NEEDED TO SEE RESULTS. ONLY TAKE 1/4 TEASPOON AND THAT’S IT. IT IMPROVES ENDURANCE DRAMATICALLY.
Stephen –
Amazing Stuff !!! I know it is good for me because my body lets me know, by feeling GOOOOD !!!!
Ben Bergman –
I have tried both the Ant Extract & Pine Pollen Herbs. I must say they are hell of a great product. They gave me the energy I need for training, mental clarity and even built up sexual energy which is always fun if you have that special someone in your life. They give you that internal power and youthfulness most herbs can’t touch and strengthen the body to their highest form. They’re a must for anyone looking to build great health in many areas.
[email protected] –
Best quality. Best shipping process. Lost empire herbs makes you feel great and secure in the shipping process. This product gives Stamina. Along with energy when needed, stamina is the word for it. Great company and great product.
[email protected] –
Great product, works as advertised
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Excellent all round customer service, excellent quality products.