Fleeceflower Root, Hé Shǒu Wū, 何首乌, Radix Polygonum Multiflorum
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Space USA: Polygonum Multiflorum Thunb. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Do not combine with Ci Shi, Dai Zhe Shi, Sheng Tie Luo, or Yu Yu Liang Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: High cholesterol • Premature gray hair • Sores, scrofula, swelling and nodules • Malaria • Constipation
Attributes: anticholesterol • immunostimulant • antiaging • laxative
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Polygonum Multiflorum Thunb. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Tonify Blood
English: Fleeceflower Root Pinyin: He Shou Wu Pharmaceutical: Radix Polygonum Multiflorum
Organs: Liver • Kidney • Heart • Large Intestine Temperature: Slightly Warm
Taste: Sweet • Bitter • Astringent Toxicity:
Patterns: Liver blood deficiency • Kidney blood deficiency
Actions: Tonify Liver blood • Tonify Kidney essence • Resolve fire toxins • Unblock bowels • Moisten intestines • Treat malaria
Indications: Blurred vision • Premature gray hair • Insomnia • Weak lower back and knees • Dizziness • Nocturnal emission • Spermatorrhea • Vaginal discharge • Infertility • Carbuncles • Sores • Scrofula • Phlegm nodules • External wash for dry itching skin • Constipation from blood deficiency or intestinal dryness • Malaria
Contraindications: Diarrhea from SP deficiency • Phlegm • Dampness • Do not store or decoct using metal containers
Typical Dosage: 9g - 30g Guidelines
Parts Used: Root Notable for:
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Formulas with He Shou Wu
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan • He Shou Wu Tang • Shou Wu Yan Shou Wan
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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