Family Name: Polygonaceae
Botanical Name(s): Polygonum Multiflorum
Popular Name(s): He-Shou-Wu, Fo-Ti
Parts Used: Unprocessed root
Habitat: Native to China
Uses: The whole root has been used to lower cholesterol levels
as well as to decrease hardening of the arteries, or arteriosclerosis.
Other fo-ti research has investigated this herb's role in strong immune
function, red blood cell formation, and antibacterial action
