500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
Affiliate link · we earn from qualifying purchases. No paid placements.
He Shou Wu, also known as Fo-Ti, is a traditional Chinese herb derived from the root of Polygonum multiflorum. It is utilized for its purported benefits in supporting hair vitality, skin health, and kidney function. Available in capsule form, it is a single-ingredient option for targeted use.
He Shou Wu contains compounds like stilbene glycosides which exhibit antioxidant properties, potentially protecting cells from oxidative damage. Its traditional use suggests it may influence hair follicle health and skin cell regeneration, with effects typically observed after consistent use over 8-12 weeks.
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health
SacredBod's longer take on He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) is a skin, hair & connective tissue supplement used to support skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Prepared fo-ti root for hair, kidney and vitality. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the skin, hair, connective tissue, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Prepared fo-ti root for hair, kidney and vitality. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes, and individual response varies.
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue category, He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
Peptides are physician-only. Tell us a bit and we'll route you to the right specialist.
Request received.
We'll route this to a clinician familiar with peptide protocols. Expect a reply within about 48 hours.
How's your experience? We read every note.
