Herbs that Tonify Blood
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Which of the following herbs tonifies blood, darkens the hair, treats rash due to blood deficiency, and is astringent in nature to preserve Kidney essence?
He Shou Wu means Mr. He's black hair. It tonifies blood, nourishes yin, and augments essence, especially for sign of premature aging. It is also astringent, meaning it can can treat seminal emission, vaginal discharge, and uterine bleeding.
Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. p. 747 [Q104]