Fo-ti Extract

Product Name:Fo Ti extract

Latin Name:  Polygonum multiflorum Thunb

Specification:4:1,5:1,10:1,12:1,20:1

Part of the Plant Used: Dry Root(100% Natural)

Appearance:Brown Powder

What will  Fo-ti Extract?

Fo-ti is a plant native to China that is also found in Japan and Taiwan. The medicinal part of the plant is the root. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often boiled in a liquid made with black beans -- this is known as red fo-ti. White fo-ti is the unprocessed root. Fo-ti is called He shou wu, which means "black-haired Mr. He" in Chinese. This name refers to a legend of an older villager named Mr. He who took fo-ti and restored his black hair, youthful appearance and vitality.

What will Fo-ti Extract be used for?

1. Anti-aging Effects

Pharmacology studies show that ho-shou-wu extract improves the cardiovascular system, enhances immune functions, slows the degeneration of glands, increases antioxidant activity, and reduces the accumulation of lipid peroxidation, all of which may be taken into account for anti-aging effects of ho-sou-wu.

2. Hepatic Protection

Ho-shou-wu extract was shown to have effects on the hepatic antioxidant system superoxide dismutase (SOD), accumulation of lipid peroxidase, enhancement of cell-mediated immune responses, and lowering cholesterol, all of which are helpful and preventive for liver dysfunctions.

3. Alopecia & premature graying of hair

Ho-shou-wu has also been investigated to treat alopecia and premature graying of hair. Alopecia may arise from numerous causes. According to the English-Chinese Encyclopedia of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine, alopecia is mostly caused by deficiency of liver and kidney with subsequent failure of [blood to go up and nourish] the hair.

4. Constipation

The anthraquinones containing in ho-sou-wu extract tend to cause soft stool and may even cause slight diarrhea, which is helpful for patients suffering from constipation.