He shou wu : root of longevity This is one of those holy roots that has a whole lot of documented uses since ancient times, as well as being revered by the modern scientific community. He shou wu, polygonum multiflorum, is a popular herb in traditional chinese medicine. Commonly known as he shou wu in china and fo-ti in north america, studies have shown this herb to be beneficial in the treatment of cancer, supporting diabetes, hair loss, hardening of the arteries, and neurodegenerative diseases. Traditionally, it's also revered as a spiritual herb, known amongst monks and healers to boost spiritual potency. Ingredients: he shou wu* *semi wild roots, sustainably grown in a small farm in china from an authentic source in yunnan; a very pristine and indigenous area to china where he shou wu thrives. 10:1 extract powder; prepared by the traditional method with black beans. It does not contain any fillers or additives!!