Description
Fo Ti / Chinese Knotweed (Polygonum multiflorum) Root Extract 5% Anthraquinones
Fo Ti Extract comes from the root of Polygonum multiflorum, a traditional Chinese herb also known as Chinese Knotweed. Native to central and southern China, the plant also grows in Japan and Taiwan. It is a perennial climbing plant that can grow to considerable heights.
Fo Ti has a long history in traditional Chinese herbalism. Historical Chinese herbal texts have recorded its use for many centuries, and traditional herbalists have valued the root as a tonic. Fo Ti is also known by several other names, including He Shou Wu and Chinese Knotweed.
Traditionally, Fo Ti formed part of Chinese herbal preparations intended to support general vitality and wellbeing. Its long history has made it a familiar botanical among people interested in traditional Chinese herbalism.
Our extract comes from Polygonum multiflorum root and contains a minimum of 5% anthraquinones. These naturally occurring compounds form part of the plant’s characteristic composition. The standardized anthraquinone content provides a consistent level of these naturally occurring plant compounds.
Today, Fo Ti remains a popular traditional botanical. Its distinctive history and place within Chinese herbalism make it an interesting addition to a traditional herbal collection.
The concentrated extract provides a convenient way to include this traditional herb in an herbal routine. Choose from several powder sizes or convenient capsule options to find the format that best suits your preferences and needs.
