He Shou Wu   (Polygonum multiflorum) is organically grown in China

AKA  Fo Ti

Cautions  Contains He sho wu that may cause live damage is rare cases. Please be aware that herbs, although natural can interact with certain medications, and that they may be ill-advised to use under certain health conditions.  Please consult a qualified health practitioner for cautions pertinent to you.

No therapeutic claim is made or intended for this product.  Information is for educational purposes only. 

Our He shou wu is prepared according to the Chinese Pharmacopeia as follows. 

The tuber of He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) must be “processed” in order to be used as a regularly consumed tonic herb. Unprepared He Shou Wu does not possess the tonic effects and can have unwanted side effects. When he shou wu is processed with black beans it becomes easier to digest. 

The processing method is to stew or steam the freshly picked ho-shou-wu tubers in black soybean (heidou) juice until the soup is exhausted and the processed roots are then dried.

A proportion of 10 parts He Shou Wu to 1 part black beans is used. That is all there is to the “preparation”.

No chemicals are used in the making of “processed” He Shou Wu. Black beans are traditionally attributed with the property of supplementing blood and essence, and prolonged cooking or steaming of the herb is associated with enhancing its enriching and warming nature.