Ingredients: 100% He shou wu (prepared in black bean soup)
Country of Origin: China
Botanical Name: Polygonum Multiflorum. Other Names: Chinese Knotweed, Kashuu, Fo-Ti
He shou wu is a highly prized Chinese adaptogenic herb that has been used in traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 3,000 years and is one of the most popular and highly revered tonic herbs in herbalism. He shou wu is the prepared tuberous root of Polygonum multiflorum, a plant that grows in the mountains of central and southern China. The fo-ti roots are grown for around 7 years to develop their full nutritional spectrum and then are dehydrated/dried naturally before being prepared in the traditional way (detailed below).
Our organic he shou wu is prepared using the traditional method, the roots of the plant are sliced and gently stewed in black bean soup (in a proportion of 10 parts he shou wu to 1 part black beans). After stewing the roots are then dried and ground to a fine powder.
Possible health benefits of he shou wu
He Shou Wu is very rich in the mineral iron, in fact, it contains more than other blood tonics such as Dong Quai and Goji Berries.
He shou wu contains as much as 42mg per 100g of zinc. Meat and animal products are considered to be high in zinc, but they only contain 3-5mg per 100g, much lower than the 42mg found in he shou wu. Zinc is an essential trace mineral required by all forms of life. Numerous aspects of cellular metabolism are zinc-dependent. Zinc plays important roles in growth and development, the immune response, neurological function and reproduction.
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This product has been tested for pesticides, artificial fertilisers, heavy metals, e.coli, yeast, mould, salmonella and foreign matter. This product contains no bulking agents, added sugar, palm oil or GMO.
Suggested use:
Take ¼ to 1 teaspoon 1-4 times daily. He shou wu can be mixed in water, juice, smoothie or in a tonic with other Chinese herbs.
Nutritional info Per 100g
Energy KJ – 1287KJ
Energy Kcal – 306Kcal
Protein 6.81g
Total Fat 1.17g
of which saturates 0.45g
Carbohydrates 56.32g
of which sugars 5.59g
Dietary Fibre 21.26g
Sodium 0.245g
Packed on premises that handles nuts & seeds.
Allergen free from:
Peanut, Peanut Oil
Tree nuts
Sesame Seeds
Milk & Derivatives
Eggs
Fish
Shellfish
Wheat & Gluten
Sulfites
Other Known Allergens
Free from any GMO
