He Shou Wu
Polygonum | 何首烏
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SKU H4790
Ingredients: Fo-ti root (he shou wu).
| Mandarin: 何首烏 Pin-Yin: He Shou Wu English: Multiflorum Romaji: Kashu Kanji: 何首烏 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Polygoni multiflori Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Raw: Bitter, sweet, astringent, neutral
- Processed: Bitter, sweet, astringent, slightly warm
Channels Entered:
- Raw: Liver, heart, large intestine
- Processed: Liver, kidney
Herb Actions:
- Raw: Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels; Relieves fire toxicity; Checks malarial disorder
- Processed: Tonifies liver and kidneys; Expels wind from the skin by nourishing the blood
Contraindications:
- Use caution with those who are pregnant
- Processed: not recommended to be combined with other drying, hot herbs
- Not recommended in large doses
Commonly Found In:
- He-shou-wu & Lycium Formula, Tang-kuei & Tribulus Combination