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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)

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