Shou Wu Chih 羊城牌首乌汁

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Shou Wu, Radix Polygoni multiflori, the Prepared Polygonum multiflorum, Tonifying the Liver and Kidney to Nourish the Blood and Prevent Early Greying of the Hair 何首乌制何首乌

Shou Wu Chih (羊城牌首乌汁)

Product: Shou Wu Chih
Packing: 17.5 fl.oz (500 ml) each container
Yang Cheng Brand, Special Product of China

Taste it, you like it.

Ingredients:

Radix Polygoni multiflori* 25%
Chinese Angelica Root 25%
Rhizome of King Solomonseal 20%
Rhizome of Rehmannia 10%
Rhizome of Lovage 10%
Root of Dahurian Angelica 7%
Fruit of Villous Amomum 2%
Clove 1%

Shou Wu Chih is one of the most popular liquid tonic preparations for men or women. It nourishes, warms and invigorates the blood, nourishes the Liver and Kidneys and benefits the eyes. Acts as a strong Liver and Kidney tonic. Strengthens the bones and tendons.** Suitable for long term use. Take 2-3 tablespoons, 3 times a day with tea or water, or in soup.

The Chinese consider it to be longevity and sexual tonic that replenishes Qi, and vital essence that is lost in excessive sexual indulgence. It can be taken long term. It is a crucial herb to nourish the blood. Research has shown that it decreases cholesterol levels and also improves energy levels. Add two tablespoons to a cup of hot water for a delicious tea.

*Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Polygoni multiflori
Botanical Name: Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
Common Name: Fleeceflower root
Source of Earliest Record: Kaibao Bencao
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The tuberous roots are dug in autumn or spring. They are cleaned, cut into slices and dried in the sun.
Properties & Taste: Bitter, sweet, astringent and slightly warm
Meridians: Liver and kidney
Functions:

To nourish blood and replenish essence;
To moisten the intestines and move stool;
To release toxins

Indications & Combinations:

Deficient blood syndrome manifested as sallow complexion, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, early graying of hair and soreness and weakness in the lumbar region and knees. Fleeceflower root (Heshouwu) is used with Prepared rehmannia root (Shudihuang), Grossy privet fruit (Nuzhenzi), Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi), Dadder seed (Tusizi) and Mulberry mistletoe (Sangjisheng).
Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Fleeceflower root (Heshouwu) is used with Chinese angelica root (Danggui) and Hemp seed (Huomaren).
Chronic malaria due to weakness of the body. Fleeceflower root (Heshouwu) is used with Ginseng (Renshen) and Chinese angelica root (Danggui) in the formula He Ren Yin.
Scrofula. Fleeceflower root (Heshouwu) is used with Prunella spike (Xiakucao) and Tendrilled fritillary bulb (Chuanbeimu).

Dosage: 10-30 g
Cautions & Contraindications: This herb is contraindicated in cases with severe phlegm-damp or diarrhea.

Polygonum multiflorum Thunb is produced in all parts of China. Its root tuber is dug in autumn, washed clean, sliced and dried. This is called unprepared fleeceflower root. The unprepared fleeceflower root mixed with black soybean milk is steamed and dried alternatively and repeatedly till the root becomes black, and prepared fleeceflower root is obtained. Bot of them are little bitter, sweet and astringent in taste, warm in nature, and attributive to liver, heart and kidney. Its main components are lecithin, emodin, chrysophanol, rhein, physcion, 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystibene-2-0-ß-D-glucoside, etc. Invigorate the liver and kidney, benefit essence and blood: For insufficiency of essence and blood manifested as baldness, premature grey hair, backache with weakness of the knee joint, immovability of extremities, hemiplegia and paraplegia; for blood-deficiency syndrome manifested as sallow complexion, palpitation, dizziness, tinnitus, numbness of the extremities, insomnia, dreaminess sleepiness, somnambulism, epilepsy, urticaria, and dermatoxerasia; for hypofunction of liver and kidney with seminal emission and spermatorrhea or leucorrhagia. Recently, also used for hypercholesterinemia and atherosclerosis.

"He Shou Wu" in Chinese can be translated into "Black Hair Mr. He". It is often prescribed with Chinese Angelica root, wolfbery fruit and dodder seed as in hair beauty pill or formulas for restoration to normal hair color and prevention of hair to gray. Must be taken for several months in order to restore normal hair color.

Manufacturer Disclaimer

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

何首乌Radix Polygoni MuItiflori
（英）Fleeceflower Root
来源　为蓼科植物何首乌Polygonum multiflorumThunb.的块根。

植物形态　多年生缠绕草本。叶互生，长4～9cm，宽达5cm，全缘，托叶鞘干膜质，抱茎；具叶柄。圆锥花序顶生或腋生，花小；花被5深裂，外面3片背部有翅。瘦果椭圆形，包于宿存翅状花被内。花期8～10月，果期9～11月。

生于山坡石缝、篱边、林下或灌丛中。主产河南、广东、贵州、江苏、湖北、四川。

采制　春、秋季采挖，削去两端，洗净，个大的切块，干燥。生用或黑豆汁炙。

性状　块根团块状或不规则纺锤形，长6～15cm，直径4～12cm。表面红棕色或红褐色，皱缩不平，有浅沟及横长皮孔。质坚重，粉性，断面有淡红棕色云锦状花纹。味微苦、涩。

化学成份　含卵磷脂大黄素（emodin）、大黄酚（chryso－phanol）、大黄酸（rhein）、大黄素甲醚（physcion）、2，3，5，4’-四羟基对苯乙烯-2-0-BETA-D-葡萄糖甙（2，3，5，4’一tetrahydroxystibene-2-0-BETA-D-glucoside）等。

性味　性温，味苦、甘涩。

功能主治　生首乌解毒，消痈，通便；用于瘰疬疮痈、风疹瘙痒、肠燥便秘、高血脂症。制首乌补肝肾，益精血，乌须发，壮筋骨；用于眩晕耳鸣、须发早白、腰膝酸软、肢体麻木、神经衰弱、高血脂症。

何首乌是一种常用补肝肾乌须发的中药，在民间，民众已习惯用来当作食物滋补身体，强壮体质。适宜中老年人肝肾不足，头昏眼花，腰膝软弱，须发早白者食用，适宜血虚头晕，神经衰弱者食用，适宜病后产后及老年人阴血不足而肠燥便秘者食用；适宜高血压，高血脂，动脉硬化，冠心病人心悸，气短，胸闷者食用；适宜慢性肝炎．糖尿病，皮肤瘙痒症者食用。

据现代研究，何首乌煎剂对血糖有先升后降的作用。它所含的主要成分卵磷脂，有促进血细胞新生和发育作用。何首乌含有纤维蛋白溶解活性，可使动脉粥样硬化的患者减少血栓或微血栓的形成；它所含的蒽醌类物质(如大黄素等)有缓泻作用，这对老年性便秘有治疗效果。

【品名】羊城牌首乌汁
净含量：500ml 保质期：60个月
羊城牌首乌汁是采用广东特产何首乌为主要原料，配以多种国产名贵滋补药材制成。它气味芬芳，品质上乘，独具滋养补血、乌发驻颜、健脾和胃之功效。
羊城牌首乌汁的主要成分
原料与辅料：何首乌，当归，黄精，生地，川芎，白芷，春砂仁，丁香，佛手，大米酒（酒精度15% V/V）
何首乌，有“南粤药王”之美称，为滋阴强壮补血药，能调节改善机体新陈代谢，解毒，消痈，润肠通便，制何首乌可补肝肾，益精血，乌须发，强筋骨，可治胘晕耳鸣，腰膝酸软，保肝，促进血细胞的新生和发育。研究证明何首乌有助于体力活动的抗疲劳和某些缺氧性疾病的治疗，也可用于抗衰老。

当归是中国传统的活血化瘀药，活血止痛，补血调经，用于心肝血虚，月经不调，经闭痛经等症，常与川芎、白芍、地黄等同用。据现代药理研究当归可降低血小板聚集，有显著的改善血液循环以及抗血栓形成等作用,有很好的抗缺血损伤作用。

黄精又名仙人余粮，味甘，性微温，具有很好的补肺，强筋骨，降血糖，填精髓，延缓人体衰老的作用。据现代药理研究发现，黄精能增强人体T细胞的作用，因而可增加免疫功能。据统计，常食黄精者高血压、冠心病、糖尿病的发病率明显低于普通饮食者。由于黄精还有很好的抗结核菌作用，因而是极好的补益抗痨佳品。

Shou Wu, Radix Polygoni multiflori, the Prepared Polygonum multiflorum, Tonifying the Liver and Kidney to Nourish the Blood and Prevent Early Greying of the Hair 何首乌 制何首乌

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