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He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) – Red Fleeceflower Root

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He Shou Wu (Red Fleeceflower Root) is a treasured herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, known for nourishing the Liver and Kidneys, revitalizing hair, boosting energy, and promoting longevity.

HERB NAME: Red Fleeceflower Root – He Shou Wu

OTHER NAME: Red Fo-Ti 

COMMON ENGLISH NAME: Fleeceflower Root

SCIENTIFIC NAME (PHARMACOPOEIAL NAME): Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Polygoni Multiflori Radix)

FAMILY: Knotweed family (Polygonaceae).

STORAGE: The herb should be packed in bags or stored in tightly sealed containers, kept in a dry place to prevent mold and ensure longer preservation.

PROPERTIES AND FLAVOR: Bitter and astringent taste, slightly warm in nature.
MERIDIAN TROPISM: Enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FUNCTIONS:

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes blood, replenishes Yin, detoxifies, moistens the intestines, and relieves constipation.

It is used for Liver and Kidney deficiency, to replenish Qi and Blood, calm the spirit, and treat headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, lower back and knee weakness, tinnitus, and premature graying of hair.
Also indicated for spermatorrhea, fluid depletion, blood deficiency, leukorrhea, menstrual irregularities, as well as malaria, protracted fevers, and scrofula.

Urinary disorders such as Hematuria (blood in urine), painful urination, frequent urination.

Anthranoid components in He Shou Wu stimulate intestinal peristalsis, promote digestion, and are used to treat constipation, difficulty in defecation, chronic dysentery syndrome, and bleeding hemorrhoids.

Lecithin in He Shou Wu, once absorbed into the bloodstream, can help remove cholesterol deposits from arterial walls, reduce blood lipids, decrease atherosclerosis, and support the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

Antibacterial effect: Decoctions of He Shou Wu demonstrate marked inhibitory activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Antioxidant effect: The constituents of He Shou Wu also exhibit antioxidant properties, helping to prevent the formation of free radicals that cause diseases in the body.

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:
According to modern pharmacology, He Shou Wu contains approximately 7.68% tannins, 0.259% free anthraquinone derivatives, and 0.805% anthraglycosides. After processing, the crude drug contains about 3.8% tannins, 0.113% free anthraquinones, 0.25% anthraglycosides, and various other compounds.
He Shou Wu also contains lecithin, a substance composed of phosphoric acid, choline, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Lecithin is present in the cell membrane of every cell in the body and is an essential component of nervous tissue, particularly the main constituent of brain and spinal cord matter.

USAGE AND DOSAGE:

  • Dosage: The recommended dosage is 30–60 g per day for raw He Shou Wu, and 10–30 g per day for the processed form.
  • For detoxification and to moisten the intestines for relieving constipation, the raw form is recommended.
  • For nourishing the blood and essence, the processed form should be used.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:

  • Should not be taken together with onions, garlic, radish, or animal blood.
  • Do not process He Shou Wu with iron utensils.

The herb is often combined with other medicinal ingredients depending on the patient’s syndrome differentiation, in order to achieve the best therapeutic results. Therefore, please contact us via Whatsapp at 0907-977-334 for the best consultation and support.

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