He Shou Wu （何首乌）

Fo-Ti, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Fleeceflower Root, Chinese Cornbind, Climbing Knotwood

$3.95 – $14.95

He Shou Wu has been used to treat malaria, carbuncles, scrofula, goiter, mouth ulcers, constipation, nocturnal emissions, insomnia, premature ejaculation, dizziness, blurred vision, low back pain, knee pain, anemia, and abscesses. Fleeceflower Roots are often cooked in soups and eaten whole.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

9-30g

Actions

Tonifies the Blood

Tonifies the Kidney

Tonifies the Liver

Nourishes the Blood and Jing

Expels Wind from Skin

Moistens the Intestines

Relieves Fire Toxin

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.