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He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root, Ho Shou Wu, Polygonum)

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Herb 6 of 9 in Herbs that Tonify Blood

Channels:

LIV, KI

Properties:

Bitter, Sweet, Astringent, Slightly Warm

Latin:

Radix Polygoni Multiflori

Chinese:

何首乌

Tone Marks:

hé shŏu wū

Translation:

Black Haired Mr. He

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

He Ren Yin (Polygonum Multiflorum Root and Ginseng Decoction)
Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi and Blood
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
Category: Formulas that Nourish and Tonify the Yin

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