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He Shou Wu has a long history of use in Chinese Traditional Medicine to treat discomfort of the liver and the kidney, because it was considered by ancient Chinese to have the ability of complementing Yin, which is essential to keep the balance of a healthy human body. Also as it was thought by ancient Chinese that the luster of hair is dependent on the function of the kidney, Fo Ti has been widely used as a cosmetics both taken orally and externally to polish and blacken the hair.

Function

(1) Anti-aging Effects
Pharmacology studies show that ho-shou-wu extract improves the cardiovascular system, enhances immune functions, slows the degeneration of glands, increases antioxidant activity, and reduces the accumulation of lipid peroxidation.

(2) Hepatic Protection
Ho-shou-wu extract was shown to have effects on the hepatic antioxidant system superoxide dismutase (SOD), accumulation of lipid peroxidase, enhancement of cell-mediated immune responses, and lowering cholesterol.

(3) Alopecia & premature graying of hair
Ho-shou-wu has also been investigated to treat alopecia and premature graying of hair. 

(4) Constipation
The anthraquinones containing in ho-sou-wu extract tend to cause soft stool and may even cause slight diarrhea, which is helpful for patients suffering from constipation.

Application

1. As Food and beverage ingredients.

2. As Healthy Products ingredients.
3. As Nutrition Supplements ingredients.

4. As Pharmaceutical Industry & General Drugs ingredients.

5. As a health food and cosmetic ingredients.

Product Packaging
1) 1kg/bag (1kg net weight, 1.1kg gross weight, packed in an aluminum foil bag)
2) 25kg/drum (25kg net weight, 28kg gross weight; Packed in a cardboard-drum with two plastic-bags inside; Drum Size: 510mm high, 360mm diameter)