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Shou Wu Pian - Polygonum Pill
Shou Wu Pian also known as Polygonum Pill
TCM ACTIONS:
Enriches the Kidney Yin and Nourishes the Liver Blood, benefits the hair. Tonifies chi, reduces tiredness, cold extremities and irritability
INDICATIONS:
Alopecia (baldness), thinning or dry hair, premature greying of hair, postpartum hair loss, hair loss from hypothyroid, hair loss following radio- or chemo-therapy, dizziness, soreness and weakness of lower back (lumbar) and knees, loose teeth, nocturnal emissions, fatigue, impaired concentration
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
Hair Loss, dry, thin premature graying hair, useful in some emotional disorders and disorders that follow the TCM pattern. Often with dry skin and mild constipation, also high cholesterol.
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS:
Shou Wu Pian (Polygonum tablets) is a commonly used and ancient Chinese herbal remedy prepared from the root of the tuber, Polygonum multiflorum, known as the Chinese climbing knotweed (Fo Ti). Fo Ti is a plant native to China, but has been cultivated widely elsewhere. Extracts of the roots of Polygonum multiflorum have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for a multitude of conditions and as an agent to prevent aging. Some of the historical uses include cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, infections, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and muscle soreness. It is also used as a tonic in liver and kidney conditions and to fortify muscles and bones. The extract has been marketed as a pill and claimed to be beneficial for headache, dizziness, graying of the hair, constipation and liver disease. Shou Wu can also be brewed in teas, and extracts are used in topical creams or ointments for skin conditions and muscle soreness. The active components of Shou Wu Pian are believed to be anthraquinones including chrysophanol, emodin and rhein. Anthraquinones may also account for its effect in constipation, but may also account for its hepatotoxicity. Various oral formulations are available and it is also taken as a tea using extracts of dried Polygonum roots.
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT:
Only as directed by your medical practitioner
CAUTIONS:
Common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
CONTENTS:
200 pills/bottle
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