Fo-Ti Root – Aged

(Polygonum multiflorum — He Shou Wu)

Fo-Ti is one of the most celebrated and storied roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine — and one of the most famous botanical folk tales in Chinese herbal tradition belongs to it. He Shou Wu (何首乌) translates literally as “Mr. Wu’s black hair”: according to legend, a man named Mr. Wu discovered this root, incorporated it into his daily diet, and watched his gray hair return to its original black. The name has endured for centuries, and He Shou Wu remains one of the most recognized and widely used roots in TCM to this day.

Polygonum multiflorum is a climbing vine native to central and southern China, where the large, tuberous root is harvested and traditionally processed — the “aged” or “prepared” root (zhì hé shǒu wū) has been cured with black bean broth in a traditional processing method that distinguishes it from the raw root. Our Fo-Ti is the aged/prepared root, available in both Cut and Powder forms. The root is naturally rich in stilbene glycosides, including emodin and resveratrol.

Product Highlights

• Aged/prepared root of Polygonum multiflorum — He Shou Wu
• Traditional TCM processing — cured aged root, not raw
• Naturally rich in stilbene glycosides, emodin, and resveratrol
• One of the most celebrated roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Available in Cut and Powder forms
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Decoction: Simmer 1 teaspoon of cut Fo-Ti root in 2 cups of water for 20–30 minutes. Strain and drink as a traditional TCM decoction. Tincture: Use in alcohol-based tincture preparations. Powder: Fill empty capsules or blend into herbal formulations. TCM Formulations: Traditionally combined with other TCM tonics in classic herbal formulas.

Available in Cut (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu) has been associated with liver toxicity in some individuals; consult your healthcare provider before use and discontinue immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, jaundice, or abdominal pain. Do not use if you have liver disease or are taking medications metabolized by the liver. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing. Keep out of reach of children.