He+Shou+Wu+(Polygonum)

[[image:he-shou-wu.jpg width="142" height="315" align="right"]]He Shou Wu (Polygonum) ["Crow-Black-Haired Mr. He"]
Category: Herbs to Nourish Blood Nature : Slightly Warm (prepared), neutral (raw) Flavors: Sweet & astringent (prepared), sweet, bitter (raw) Channels: LR, KI (Raw:+ LI)

Functions: **Support Essence & nourish Blood [Secures Essence];** Clean toxins & treat malaria; moisten the Large Intestine & promote bowel movement, eliminate internal wind due to Blood deficiency Indications: 1. Dizziness, Blurred vision, Early Grey hair, weakness in the lumbar region & knees, seminal emission & uterine bleeding due to **deficiency of Essence & Blood** **[Tonifies Blood & Yin]** 2.Chronic malaria, carbuncle, lumps & constipation (raw) due to deficiency of Essence & Blood 3. Skin itch due to Blood deficiency

Dosage: 10-30g. Contra: Severe dampness & phlegm, & loose stool

Misc: Prepared form is more tonifying and used the vast majority of the time

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