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He Shou Wu

Description

The exalted adrenal tonic of the Orient, He Shou Wu has been traditionally used to counter exhaustion, balance hormone function, boost libido, increase ‘Jing’ energy, and increase our ability to cope with stress.

He Shou Wu was discovered in the Tang dynasty and is revered in Chinese herbology for its benefits to longevity and reproductive health. It is also a tonic for the Liver, Kidney Yin, and Liver Blood. 

The herb was named 'Shou Wu' after the grandson of the man who discovered this wonderful root, He Tian-Er, to honor his discovery and his incredible longevity (it is said that father and son lived to be 160 from taking He Shou Wu!).

Ingredients

Fallopia multiflora (He Shou Wu wild and semi-wild prepared)

Root extract powder

Sourcing

All herbs in this formula are sourced Dì Dào from herb-producing regions of China.

All herbs in this formula are sourced Dì Dào from herb-producing regions of China.

Sourcing herbs from their spiritual homeland is born from the Taoist philosophy Dì Dào. 

Dì Dào poetically translates as ‘the way of the Earth’, and shows us where to harvest herbs if we wish to experience the herb’s true Spirit. From its ‘original place’ or ‘spiritual homeland’, a method that results in a product that is both full spectrum and medicinally robust.

Dì Dào poetically translates as ‘the way of the Earth’, and shows us where to harvest herbs if we wish to experience the herb’s true Spirit. From its ‘original place’ or ‘spiritual homeland’, a method that results in a product that is both full spectrum and medicinally robust.

SuperFeast Tremella has been carefully water-extracted and sourced SuperFeast Dì Dào in Gutian county, China and is grown on broad-leaf hardwood chips.

Serving Suggestion

Time of day

Whatever feels best for you! 

You can enjoy He Shou Wu any time throughout your day.

Frequency

Take Daily.

Dosage

Generally, we recommend taking the herbs daily in small doses, to begin with. This allows you to develop an understanding and acknowledgment of how the herbs are unfolding their medicinal magic for you. Follow the dosage instructions on the package, or start with 1/8 - 1/2 teaspoon per day, adjusting the dose if you feel it necessary within your unique body system.

Doses can be taken as high as two teaspoons per day, however, most people find their sweet spot with 1/2 to one teaspoon per product, per day. We call this sweet spot your "lifestyle dose". We don't recommend taking more than two tablespoons of herbs a day. These extracts are potent, and you want to take care not to overload the body with too much of a good thing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take He Shou Wu whilst pregnant?

Tonic herbs are generally warming, building, and nourishing. In the context of health optimization and the Taoist tradition, tonic herbs are not directly used to treat individual symptoms, but instead to create harmony and strength within the system as a whole.

In this regard, we generally only recommend our Reishi and Eucommia Bark during pregnancy as there is quite a lot of empirical use of these herbs in pregnancy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist Tonic Herbalism. 

To learn more about the tonic herbs best to take during pregnancy, read this article

As pregnancy is a very individual journey, we recommend checking in with your healthcare provider when starting on any new herbs or supplements as they will have a more comprehensive scope of your medical history.

Can I take He Shou Wu while breastfeeding?

Yes, you can use He Shou Wu whilst breastfeeding. 

We always suggest introducing new herbs slowly and in low doses, this allows the body to adjust and benefits to unfold at a pace relevant to your individual system.