Suggested dosing of He shou wu, polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti)
Check Mfr instruction
raw herb: 9-15 g
Suggested uses of He shou wu, polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti)
Adaptogen, constipation, anti-aging
He shou wu, polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti) adverse (side) effects
Diarrhea
Warnings
Cautions
May cause diarrhea
Large doses can cause paresthesia
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of He shou wu, polygonum multiflorum (fo-ti)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Unknown
