Fo-Ti Root (Treated) - Organic - Polygonum multiflorum Radix (Treated) - He Shou Wu (Zhi)

Fo-Ti Root (Treated) 

Botanical Name: Polygonum multiflorum Radix (Prepared)

Common Names: Fo-Ti Root (Treated) / He Shou Wu (Zhi) / Prepared Fo-Ti / 制何首烏

Grade: Organic Grade (Certified organic and fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

He Shou Wu (Zhi) — also known as Treated Fo-Ti Root — is a traditional botanical widely featured in East Asian herbal traditions and classical wellness preparations.

This prepared form undergoes a traditional steam-treatment process (Zhi), a time-honored preparation method traditionally used to deepen the root’s character, color, and richness while creating its signature earthy and mildly sweet profile.

Our Organic Grade He Shou Wu (Zhi) is carefully cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical additives and gently processed at low temperatures to preserve its traditional qualities and clean aroma—ideal for teas, decoctions, soups, and wellness-inspired herbal blends.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

Simmer 6–12 g in water for 20–30 minutes.

May be brewed alone or combined with other traditional botanicals in decoction-style preparations.

Soups & Broths

Traditionally added to slow-cooked broths and herbal soups for a rich, grounding herbal character.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

Frequently included in traditional wellness recipes and seasonal herbal tea preparations.

Intended Use & Preparation

Not for direct consumption in dry form.

To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

Bring to a boil and simmer thoroughly before consumption for traditional herbal preparation methods.

Features

• Certified Organic

• Traditional steam-treated (Zhi) preparation

• Free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives

• Low-temperature dried to preserve aroma and traditional character

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), He Shou Wu (Zhi) is traditionally featured in classical herbal practices and long-standing wellness traditions.

It is appreciated within traditional herbal culture for its deep, earthy character and is commonly incorporated into decoction-style preparations and traditional seasonal blends.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Not ready-to-eat. Must be steeped or cooked before consuming.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.