Description
Native to China, fo-ti is a flowering vine with a woody tuber. Fo ti, Polygonum multiflorum, is referred to as he shou wu in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Fo-ti root is employed in TCM for its wellness-supporting properties and to energetically nourish the heart and calm the spirit. Typical preparations include decocting and tincturing. Fo-Ti belongs to the Polygonaceae family.
Fo-ti has red stems, heart shaped leaves and either white or pink flowers. The literal English translation of its name is "vine to pass through the night." With a distinctive sweet yet bitter taste, fo-ti was thought to unblock the channels of energy through the body, allowing the escape of the pathogenic influences that cause generalized weakness, soreness, pain, and fatigue.
Precautions
Cured in a black bean juice and wine. Excessive use may cause gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. May contain soy.