Shou Wu Pian (Fo-Ti Extract)

Shou Wu Pian (Fo-Ti Extract)

Shou Wu Pian, or Fo-Ti Extract is a Chinese Herbal Medicine formula recommended for those with hair loss, graying hair, weakness in limbs, dizziness, and aching back and knees.

Shou Wu Pian, or Fo-Ti Extract may be used for the following:

• Hair loss (Alopecia)
• Hair regrowth
• Keep hair from graying
• Weakness in limbs
• Dizziness
• Tinnitus
• Numbness in extremities
• Aching back and knees
• Soreness in loins

Several published human clinical trials have supported the traditional use of He Shou Wu (the only ingredient in this formula). While the results vary among studies and individuals, over 60% of people who had hair loss (alopecia) experienced hair regrowth within 3 months after taking He Shou Wu. In animal studies with aging mouse models, He Shou Wu was shown to lower total cholesterol and triglyceride, to reduce brain pathological changes and promote learning and memory. It is also shown to contain multiple anti-oxidants.

• Dharmananda S. He Shou Wu.
• Chan YC et al., Polygonum multiflorum extracts improve cognitive performance in senescence accelerated mice. Am J Chin Med. 2003; 31:171-179.
• Chan YC et al., Beneficial effects of different Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. extracts on memory and hippocampus morphology. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. 2002 Dec;48(6):491-7.