Fleeceflower Root Fo-Ti root Benefits.

Contents

• Botanical Info of Fo-ti.
• Description of Fo-ti.
• Active Compounds and Phytochemicals.
• Historical Uses and Application.
• Common Uses,Actions and Properties.
• Dosage and Administration.
• Available forms,safety of Fo-ti root.
• Legend of Foti or Ho-Shou-Wu.
• Processing of Fo-ti.
• Fo-Ti:substitutes and Alternatives,And Potential Mistakes in Identity.
• Research Update of Foti:Polygonum multiflorum.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Fo-ti protein-sugar complexes or fo-ti lectins.
Antimicrobial/Countering infection.
Bodybuilding.Blood sugar levels.Cholesterol levels.
Cleansing and Detoxification.
Constipation due to deficiency of the blood and dryness of the bowels.
Weakness.Energy booster and nutritional support.
Fatty acid synthase inhibitor/Weight Loss.

Properties:

Estrogen-Like Effects.Fertility boost.Laxative effect.
Longevity and rejuvenating tonic:Adaptogen and Anti-Aging.Premature aging.
Liver and kidney remedy.Malaria.
Scrofula, pyogenic infection and ulcer of skin.Vitality and virility.
Delaying the aging process.Enhancing immunity.
Enhancing adrenocortical function.
Cardiovascular system.Lowering blood fat and cholesterol.
Protecting the liver.Antibacterial effect.
Dosage: 10-30 g. Decocted in water for an oral dose.

Safety and Toxicity:

Acute Toxicity.LD50: 50g/kg (mice/oral-feeding/alcohol-based raw herb percolate); 2.7g/kg (mice/abdominal injection/alcohol-based raw herb percolate); processed, the herb has a much lower toxicity.

Reference:

• 1.Fleeceflower Root Fo-Ti root Benefits.

Article Information:

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♣ last edit date:Dec 17th 2012 at 14:30