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Fo-ti is a perennial climber growing to a height of about thirty feet. It has red stems and white or pink flowers. Most of the recent herb catalogues list a botanical called fo-ti, sometimes with a cross reference to he-shou-wu which many authors insist is the proper name for the drug. Both names refer to the dried tuberous root of the polygonum multiflorum, an evergreen climbing plant of the family Polygonaceae, native to Japan and widely used as a folk a substance used in managing discofort in Chinese a substance used in managing discofort. The reason some writers object to the designation fo-ti for this plant is its potential confusion with the herbal mixture marketed as Fo-Ti Tieng. That product, which has a registered trademark name, is totally different from fo-ti or he-shou-wu.
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Fo-Ti Historical Use
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Fo-ti is one of China’s main herbal tonics, second only to Ginseng in reputed benefits. Its use was first recorded in an herbal written prior to 1000 A.D. He-shou-wu was the name of a Chinese man of the Tang dynasty whose infertility was supposedly cured by fo-ti; in addition, his long life was attributed to the tonic properties of this herb. Since then, traditional Chinese a substance used in managing discofort has used fo-ti to treat premature aging, weakness, vaginal discharges, numerous infectious problems, Problem due to lack of blood supply to heart muscles pectoris, and impotence.
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Fo-Ti Remedy For
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- Deposition of substances on the wall of blood vessel, Leading to narrowing blood vessel
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- High cholesterol
In Chinese herbal a substance used in managing discofort, he-shou-wu’s most important use is as a tonic for the liver and kidneys. By strengthening liver and kidney function, it Enhances to cleanse the blood. The Chinese claim fo-ti can Beneficial Effects hair from going gray as well as Beneficial Effectsing other signs of premature aging. It is believed to increase fertility and maintain strength and vigor. This herb also appears to protect against heart problem by Beneficial Effectsing blood clots and reducing blood pressure. Experiments have demonstrated that he-shou-wu has the ability to counter the tuberculosis bacillus, and it is thought that it may be Enhanceful in the Favorable Effects of malaria.
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Fo-Ti Active Constituents
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Chemically, this species of polygonum contains phospholipids, anthraquinones and bianthraquinonyl glucosides. Other key constituents are chrysophanic acid and lecithin. The principle actions of the major constituents are purgative, cholesterol lowering, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic and antiviral.
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Fo-Ti Typical Dosage
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The typical daily intake is 4 – 8 grams. A tea can be made from processed roots by boiling ˝ - 1 U.S. teaspoon (3 – 5 grams) in one cup (250 ml) of water for ten to fifteen minutes. Three or more cups are drunk each day. Fo-ti tablets (500 mg each) can be taken in the amount of five tablets, three times a day.
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Fo-Ti Side Effects
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The unprocessed roots may cause mild diarrhea. Some people who are sensitive to fo-ti may develop a skin rash. Taking more than 15 grams of processed root powder may cause numbness in the arms and legs.
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