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Fo-Ti, or by its Latin name Polygonum multiflorum, is revered in Chinese medicine for its anti-aging and longevity-promoting effects. He Shou Wu means "black haired Mr. He" and is named after an elderly Chinese man who reportedly took the herb to restore his youth and vitality and saw the return of his black hair. This capacity to restore a person's natural hair color is one of its most famous attributes.
Chinese Medicine can "Turn Back the Clock" by Restoring Hair's Natural Color
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#1 - Tue May 4, 2010 1:18 PM EDTOk, does this mean that a cure for baldness is coming? That'd be news!!!
PS. I will say that my father, who died many, many years ago, used a horrible-smelling pomade on his hair every day. But his hair was very much black for years... I imagine it was still jet black when he died--as I imagine his lungs were... *he was a very heavy smoker*
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Fo-Ti reputedly enhances Hair Growth in people afflicted with Hair Loss (according to traditional Chinese herbalists). This may occur from Fo-Ti increasing the production of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). HyperHealth
Fo-Ti
Also known as: Hoshouwu; He-Shou-Wu; Polygonum; Shen Min; Shou Wu
Do not confuse Fo-Ti with: Fo Ti Tieng (which is the registered name of a mixture comprising Gotu Kola and a number of other herbs)
Description
Fo-Ti is an evergreen, climbing Herb that is native to Japan and widely used as a folk remedy in Chinese Medicine.
Botanical Name
Polygonum multiflorum
Fo-Ti is from the Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) family.
Part Used
Root
Health Benefits of Fo-Ti
Digestive System
Fo-Ti may alleviate Colitis. Fo-Ti may alleviate Constipation.
Hair
Fo-Ti (consumed orally) may reverse Gray Hair and may restore Hair Color to its natural Color.
Fo-Ti reputedly enhances Hair Growth in people afflicted with Hair Loss (according to traditional Chinese herbalists). This may occur from Fo-Ti increasing the production of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD).
Immune System
Fo-Ti may help to prevent some types of Cancer (due to the Polyphenols in Fo-Ti possessing anti-mutagenic properties).
Metabolism
Fo-Ti possesses Antioxidant properties.
Fo-Ti may lower total serum Cholesterol levels. Fo-Ti is claimed to increase Energy (according to folklore).
Nervous System
Fo-Ti may alleviate Insomnia.
Fo-Ti may improve Memory.
Fo-Ti may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Enzymes
Fo-Ti may increase Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) levels.
Fo-Ti Contains these Substances
(mg of substance per 100 grams)
Anthraquinones: Chrysophanics: Chrysophanol
Emodin
Rhein
Lipids: Phospholipids 3,490
Polyphenols: Epicatechin-Gallate Epigallo-Catechin-Gallate
Tannic Acid
Stilbenes:
Dosage Recommendations
The usual therapeutic dosage of Fo-Ti capsules/tablets is 1,000 - 5,000 mg per day.
Commercial Availability of Fo-Ti
“Singular” Fo-Ti Products
Fo-Ti is available (worldwide) from health food stores, mail order supplement companies and herb suppliers worldwide in the form of:
- 1:2 fluid extract/tincture
- 1:5 fluid extract/tincture
- 566 mg capsules
- 610 mg capsules (of 12:1 concentrated Fo-Ti).
- powder (6:1)
- powder (5:1)
- powder (standardized to contain 10% Anthraquinones)
Standardization
Some Fo-Ti preparations are standardized to contain 2.5% to 10.0% Anthraquinones.
Chinese Herbal Formulas
Fo-Ti is one of several Herbs that comprise the Chinese Herbal Formula named Shen Ying Yang Zhen Tang. This formula is usually dispensed by Chinese herbalists (worldwide).
Topical Products
Fo-Ti is a component of some topical preparations designed for application to the Hair (in 2 fluid ounce bottles). Topical Fo-Ti preparations are usually only sold in Asia and the USA.
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#2 - Tue May 4, 2010 1:42 PM EDTThanks, GOZO! Clipping this so I can order some when the pocketbook eases up!
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#4 - Tue May 4, 2010 5:20 PM EDTHolly, see, all these years, we thought we didn't have enough hydrogen peroxide. Now it turns out we may have too much of it!
We just can't win, can we? :D
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