Botanical
Fo-ti
Fo-ti, also called He Shou Wu, is the root of Polygonum multiflorum, a climbing plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Also listed as Polygonum multiflorum, Pleuropterus multiflorus, Shou Wu, Fo-Ti Extract
Does processed root settle the safety question?
The mouse hair study found that preparation and administration route changed the results. It did not establish human safety. Liver injury has been described with both single-herb products and mixtures, so a blend is not evidence of protection. 1 2