Theory

He Shou Wu Polygonum, Fleeceflower Root - Chinese Herbal Medicine


He Shou Wu Names

  • English Name: Polygonum, Fleeceflower Root
  • Pinyin Name: He Shou Wu

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He Shou Wu Clinical 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.


He Shou Wu Dosage and Prep Notes

  • Dosage: 9-30g




He Shou Wu Appears In 5 Formulas

Qi Xue Da Bu Wan

Ren Shen Shou Wu Wan

Shou Wu Wan




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