He Shou Wu (Zhi)

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Ingredient Information

Name:

He Shou Wu (Zhi)

何首烏

Pharmaceutical Name:

Polygoni Multiflori Radix

Alternate Name:

Polygonum (Prepared)

Japanese Name:

kashuu

Allergens:

This is a potential allergen. It should not be taken by individuals with an allergy to Soy.

Materia Medica Categories

Chapter:	Tonifying Herbs
Section:	Tonify the Blood

Symptoms

TCM Patterns

Blood-Deficient
Yin-Deficient
Wind Rash

Tongue

None Listed

Pulse

None Listed

Contraindications

Loose Stools
Dampness
Phlegm Disorders

Ingredients

Pin Yin	Common Name	中文	Pct
He Shou Wu (Zhi)	Polygonum (Prepared)	何首烏	100.00%

Treatment Principles

Nourish Blood
Nourish Yin
Tonify Liver
Tonify the Kidneys
Augment the Essence
Expel Wind from Skin

Properties

Channels

Liver (50%)
Kidney (50%)

Properties

Slightly Warm (100%)

Tastes

Bitter (33%)
Sweet (33%)
Astringent (33%)

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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.