Fleeceflower Root (Zhi He Shou Wu)

Alias:
He Shou Wu, Fo-ti Root, Polygonum, Chinese Knotweed, Processed He Shou Wu

Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Zhi He Shou Wu (Processed Fo-ti Root) has various therapeutic effects, including nourishing the liver and kidneys, enriching essence and blood, promoting hair growth, strengthening muscles and bones, and improving skin health. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as liver and kidney deficiency, blood and essence insufficiency, hair loss, graying of hair, and weakness in the lower back and knees.
• Modern research has shown that Zhi He Shou Wu contains various active ingredients, such as anthraquinones, flavonoids, saponins, and sterols, which exhibit multiple pharmacological effects, including anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, liver-protective, and cholesterol-lowering properties.
• It nourishes the liver and kidneys, enriches essence and blood, helps regulate endocrine function, and promotes blood circulation, alleviating symptoms such as lower back pain, dizziness, hair loss, and fatigue caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
• It is well-known for its ability to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, and restore black hair from graying, making it particularly effective for improving hair health.
• Zhi He Shou Wu also has a calming and blood-nourishing effect, and it is commonly used to treat symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, and forgetfulness caused by blood deficiency.
• In addition, it has significant anti-aging and antioxidant effects, helping to improve skin health and delay skin aging.
• It is commonly used as an adjunctive treatment for liver and kidney deficiency, hair loss, gray hair, lower back pain, insomnia, and other related conditions.