He Shou Wu (Polygon um multiflorum)- aKA Foti.
He shou wu combines well with burdock and dandelion roots, chaga mushroom, ginger, licorice and goji berries for a powerful liver cleansing and immune enhancing tea.
It is native to China where it is known to build core energy and support healthy aging.
Ho shou wu improves immunity, strengthens muscles and bones, and reverses hardening of the arteries.
It also supports energy production in the cells, so it enhances vitality on many levels. He Shou Wu protects and strengthens the liver, kidneys and adrenals.
It is wonderful for people with fatigue, depressed mood and connective tissue imbalances.
As a tonic to the nervous system, He Shou Wu improves learning and memory.
It may also have a role in both preventing and addressing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and vascular dementia.
It is libido enhancing and supports fertility.
He Shou Wu regulates blood sugar and improves bowel functioning.
A relative of Japanese Knotweed (Polygon um cuspidatum ), it has an abundance of resveratrol.
Finally, it is widely known to help hair grow fuller and with regular usage, it is said to to turn gray hair back to its original color.
Deciding what to use for our health problems has ecological and political significance.
Blessings,
Madelon Hope