He Shou Wu

Polygoni Multiflori Radix

Properties: BITTER, SWEET, ASTRINGENT - WARM
Dosage: 9-30g.
Meridian: LIVER, LUNG, KIDNEY

-nourish blood - tonifies liver & kidney – Yin/blood deficiency
-relieves toxic fire – carbuncles, sores, scrofula, neck lumps
-moistens intestines - unblocks bowels
-expels wind from skin – skin rash
-malaria

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press