Fo-Ti, Dried
(also referred to as...)
Ho Shou Wu
Latin Name: Polygunum multiflorum
Family: Polygonaceae
Description
Ho shou wu, or as it is called in the West, fo-ti, is an ancient Chinese herb used for its incredibly mysterious properties. It is said to restore hair colour when a 50 year old root is used and cause the growth of new teeth in the elderly when 150 year old roots are used. Better yet, it is said that when taking 300 year old roots it gives off earthly immortality.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Fo-ti is used mainly as a rejuvenative tonic to increase energy, fertility, and overall strength and vigor, especially in old age. It helps strengthen the kidneys, liver, blood, sperm, and nervous system. Recently, this plant has been used quite favourably for hypoglycemia and diabetes. Fo-ti is also used in the treatments of edema, low back pain, dizziness, blurred vision, premature grey hair, insomnia, infertility, impotence, withered skin, wrinkles, spermatorrhea, and leukorrhea.
Judging by its ability to assist a wide variety of conditions, fo-ti should be regarded as a wonderful tonic to practically your entire system, with wonderful rejuvenative powers. It can be used to strengthen the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.
In China it is given in all the above ailments, but especially for early greying and premature menopause.
Source
Roots
Preparations
Decoction: Bring three cups water and three teaspoons root to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool, strain, and divide into three doses for the day.
Tincture: Take 20 to 40 drops of tincture three to four times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Fo-ti is contraindicated in irritable bowel syndrome.
Avoid during pregnancy.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Blurred Vision | Diabetes | Dizziness |
| Edema | Hypoglycemia | Impotence |
| Infertility | Insomnia | Leukorrhea |
| Low Back Pain | Low Energy | Premature Greying |
| Premature Menopause | Spermatorrhea | Weakened Bones |
| Weakened Ligaments | Weakened Muscles | Weakened Tendons |
| Withered Skin | Wrinkles | |
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