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HE SHOU WU

Names
Pharmaceutical: Radix Polygoni Multiflori
Botanical: Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Polygonaceae)
Other names: Shou Wu
Description: Tuber Fleeceflower Root.

Actions
Tonifies the Essence; Tonifies Blood; Benefits the Essence; Benefits the Blood; Stops malaria; Expels toxins; Moistens the Intestines; Promotes bowel movement; ...

Origin
Whole China.;

Preparation
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