He Shou Wu

Radix Polygoni Multiflori

Fleeceflower Root

Yin Tonic / Blood Tonic

About this herb

A dark-skinned root used to nourish Blood and Essence, long associated with graying hair and aging.

PinyinHe Shou Wu

Chinese何首乌

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Polygoni Multiflori

EnglishFleeceflower Root

CategoryYin Tonic / Blood Tonic

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