FO TI (He Shou Wu)
Do not be surprised if you meet several dietary supplements with different names: polygonum, He shou wu, Fo-Ti. In all cases, we are talking about a Chinese mountain vine called Chinese Knotweed. Compared to ginseng, it is less well known in Europe and America, but in China, it is held in high esteem.
Chinese secret of youth 
It is in the Eastern traditions to create a halo of mystery around a medicinal plant. There is also a purely mercantile interest of Chinese healers. Because of this, Fo-Ti was unavailable to us for a long time. Now it is clear why the root of Chinese Knotweed is so extolled and where, in fact, such a name comes from.
The root part of the vine looks like a primitive figure of a strong man with an erect penis. Chinese people have created a theoretical basis: there are several legends about He shou wu.
Harvest raw materials from vines are always older than 50 years. What is interesting about the composition of Chinese Knotweed? The original composition contains more than 100 active substances:
- glycosides (in particular emodin, anthraquinone)
- flavonoids
- alkaloids
- quinones
- phytosterols
- phospholipids
- specific hydrocarbons (including the antioxidant stilbene)
- proteins are lectins.
- organic acids.
The potential of Fo-Ti extract is not limited to one or two indications. It is established that the additive is a strong anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and bactericidal agent.
Do you want to know more details? What are the benefits of Chinese Knotweed?
- It reduces the level of "bad" cholesterol.
- It resists the proliferation of tumor cells.
- It has neuroprotective activity, supports brain functions.
The fo-Ti root extract is interesting just because the range of its capabilities is very wide, and the result is not one-dimensional. The drug stimulates the hormonal and immune systems of the body, supports the "working" state of blood vessels, and inhibits aging. It also supports the prevention of impotence, baldness, and wrinkles. The main general effect of long-term use of capsules is tonic and anti-aging.