He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti)

Support for Your Body's Foundational Essence

He Shou Wu is one of the premier 'Jing' tonics in the world. It works not by stimulating, but by profoundly replenishing the deepest energies of the body. Here’s how it helps:

• Replenishes Deep Energy Reserves (Jing):*
  As a master Jing tonic, He Shou Wu nourishes the adrenals and the entire endocrine system, helping to rebuild the foundational energy that is depleted by stress and the natural process of aging.
• Supports Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails:*
  By profoundly nourishing the 'Blood' and 'Jing' in the traditional sense, this tonic provides the foundational resources from which the body builds strong, lustrous hair and resilient, hydrated skin.
• Aids in a Resilient Response to Stress:*
  Its powerful adaptogenic qualities help to calm the nervous system and support your body’s ability to maintain composure and vitality, even in the face of long-term pressure.
• Promotes Healthy Circulation & Liver Function:*
  This tonic is prized for its ability to support healthy liver function and invigorate the blood, which is essential for nourishing every cell in your body.

Are You Running on Borrowed Time?

It’s the feeling of being fundamentally depleted. Not just tired from a long day, but a deeper exhaustion that lives in your bones. It’s when your hair seems less vibrant, your recovery slows, and your inner 'spark' feels dim. This is a sign your core battery—your 'Jing' essence—is running low. You can't fix this with stimulants; that’s like trying to power a car on an empty tank. He Shou Wu is the answer to this deep depletion. It is a profound 'recharging' tonic, designed to slowly and surely replenish your deepest reserves of energy so you can move through life with a sense of genuine, grounded vitality.*

He Shou Wu is Ideal For:

• The Person Recovering from Burnout: Who feels deeply exhausted and needs to rebuild from the ground up.*
• Anyone Focused on Healthy, Graceful Aging: Who wishes to nourish the very foundation of their vitality for the long haul.*
• The Individual Seeking to Support the Health & Vibrancy of Their Hair:* By providing deep, internal nourishment.*
• The Meditator or Spiritual Seeker: As a premier 'Jing' tonic, it's traditionally used to calm the mind and spirit.*

The Legend of 'Mr. He's Black Hair'

One of the greatest legends of herbalism tells of a frail, elderly man named Mr. He who discovered a unique vining root. After consuming it for a year, his health was restored, his vitality returned, and most miraculously, his gray hair turned back to a lustrous black. That root became known as 'He Shou Wu'—literally, "Mr. He's Black Hair."

This story illustrates the profound power of this root as a premier tonic for replenishing 'Jing'—the deep, foundational essence that is the very root of our life's energy, our vitality, and our youthfulness.

The Secret is in the Preparation

Raw He Shou Wu root is a simple purging herb. To unlock its legendary tonic properties, it must be 'prepared' in a traditional way. We honor this ancient wisdom by meticulously stewing our organic roots in a black bean soup—a crucial alchemical step that transforms the root, enhancing its nourishing qualities and making it a true deep-essence restorative. This is why properly prepared He Shou Wu is so highly prized as a long-term investment in your core vitality.*

Batch Specs

We formulate using a variety of extraction steps and techniques for multi-step potency which include:

• Artisan-formulated for Wholistic Effects and Benefits
• Prepared using traditional methods with black bean soup
• All Active Parts of the Root Extracted and Preserved
• Cold Processed Where Appropriate to Preserve Integrity of Fragile Constituents
• Dual Solvent: Water and Alcohol for 99.9% constituent content
• Stabilized for Natural Preservation - No Preservatives
• Moderate alcohol, 25% by volume.

See our homepage for more about our methods.

Ingredients

• Prepared He Shou Wu Root (*Polygonum multiflorum*) - Organic
• Structured Distilled Water
• Triple Filtered USP Grade Organic Alcohol (25% by volume)

Dosage*

Recommended Dosage: 333 – 3,000 milligrams @ 1-3 times a day*

To find a functional dose, start with a minimum dose of 10 drops to 1 dropper and work up to a functional dose.*

He Shou Wu dropper:

• 60 1ml droppers in a 2oz (60ml) bottle
• 1ml dropper = ~1,000 mgs He Shou Wu extract

He Shou Wu drops:

• 30 drops in a 1ml dropper
• 1 drop = ~33 mgs He Shou Wu extract

Suggested Timing:

How to Incorporate He Shou Wu into Your Routine:

• Anytime: can be taken at any time to support your goals.*
• With Meals: Consider taking with meals.*

Take as desired: Consume on a continuous basis to develop the natural tonic benefits that build over time.*

Shake gently: Secure the lid and turn the bottle over back-and-forth 3-5 times to evenly distribute the tincture. Do not over-shake.

By mouth: Hold the liquid under the tongue for 60-90 seconds and then swallow.*

Mix with water: Squirt the drops or entire droppers into 2-4 oz of water that is under 120*F. Cool to lukewarm water is best.* Sip slowly.

Further dosage reference: How to Take a Tonic Tincture