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

Channels: LIV, KI Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Astringent, Slightly Warm Latin Name: Radix Polygoni Multiflori

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Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

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

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.