HE SHOU WU

Names for He Shou Wu
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 of he shou wu
Whole China.;

Preparation of he shou wu
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