{"id":129,"date":"2016-04-25T20:34:54","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T01:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinalherbals.net\/?p=129"},"modified":"2024-01-07T12:05:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T17:05:34","slug":"he-shou-wu-fo-ti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicinalherbals.net\/he-shou-wu-fo-ti\/","title":{"rendered":"He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti): The Energy Tonic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
He Shou Wu, also known as Chinese knotweed, fleeceflower, or Fo-Ti (not to be confused with the unrelated product Fo-Ti-Tieng) is an herbal remedy from Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is derived from the root of the plant Polygonum multiflorum <\/em>Thunb. (synonym Fallopia multiflora <\/em>or sometimes Reynoutria multiflora<\/em>), a climbing vine native to China. The plant can be identified by its large, heart-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers. In the past, it could be found growing on mountain slopes, rocky crevices, and other similar areas, but it is now cultivated worldwide. The name \u201che shou wu\u201d means \u201cthe black-haired Mr. He\u201d in English and comes from a legend explaining how the plant became a common health tonic. In the legend, a man realizes that he is unable to have children, and is thrown into a deep depression. He quickly ages, his health deteriorates and he becomes prematurely grey. One day, Mr. He finds an interesting vine that he has never seen before, which then a monk shows him how to use. After consuming the plant, Mr. He finds his health and vigour restored, and his hair is returned to its original black colour. He marries, has many children, and lives to age 160.<\/p>\n\n\n\n