He Shou Wu Usages and Indications

• Tonifies liver and kidney, nourishes blood, augments essence - yin and/or blood deficiency w/dizziness, blurred vision, prematurely grey hair, weakness in the lower back and knees, sore limbs, insomnia, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge; neither cold, drying, nor too cloying.
• Relieves toxic fire - carbuncles, sores, scrofula, neck lumps.
• Moistens intestines - constipation associated with blood deficiency.
• Expels wind from skin by nourishing the blood.
• Chronic malaria w/qi and blood deficiency.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For He Shou Wu

• Dosage: 9-30g

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Our database contains 8 TCM Formulas where He Shou Wu is generally used

D

• Dan Gui Yin Zi -Tangkuei Decoction (Expel Wind)

G

• Geng Nian An Wan -Peaceful Menopause (Tonify)

J

• Jiang Dan Gu Chun Wan -Contribute To Youthfulness Pills (Expel Dampness)

Q

• Qi Xue Da Bu Wan -Nourish Qi & Blood Pills (Tonify)

R

• Ren Shen Shou Wu Wan -Ginseng Fo-Ti Pills (Tonify)

S

• Shen Jing Shuai Ruo Wan -Stress Reducing Pill (Calm The Spirit)
• Shou Wu Wan -Polygonum Multiflorum Pills (Tonify)

T

• Tong Bian Wan -Constipation Pills (Treat Dryness)

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