Fleeceflower Root
Fleeceflower Root is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Tonify Blood.” Source-described actions include Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing (Zhi He Shou Wu); Expels Wind from the skin by nourishing the Blood (Zhi He Shou Wu); Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels (Sheng He Shou Wu). This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Tonify Blood
- Nature
- Slightly Warm
- Flavor
- Bitter, Sweet, Astringent
- Channels
- Liver, Kidney, (Heart)
Source reference: American Dragon · (Zhi) He Shou Wu 何首烏 (Sheng He Shou Wu)