Description
The extract of Polygonum multiflorum (he shou wu, fo-ti), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb traditionally used for hair, longevity, and tonification. Standardized to 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside (TSG) content.
Brown to dark brown free-flowing powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Polygonum Multiflorum Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production. Processed (prepared) versions are available alongside raw extract.
Common market grades include 10:1 Raw Extract (cost-effective baseline), TSG 2 percent Standardized, TSG 5 percent Premium, TSG 8 percent High-End, and Processed He Shou Wu Extract (the traditionally prepared form with reduced hepatotoxicity concerns).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering TSG content (HPLC), anthraquinone content, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
He Shou Wu has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1,000 years for hair regeneration, longevity tonification, and kidney support. The plant's Chinese name (he shou wu literally translates to 'Mr. He's black hair') reflects traditional claims of restoring black hair color in aging individuals.
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water extraction of dried he shou wu roots, followed by purification and standardization. The traditional preparation involves processing with black bean broth, which reduces the anthraquinone content responsible for occasional hepatotoxicity concerns with raw he shou wu.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Approved as a traditional medicine ingredient in China and Southeast Asia; sold as a dietary supplement in the U.S. with labeling considerations for hepatic-safety information; restricted in some European markets pending Novel Food review.
Strategic positioning is dominated by hair-loss prevention and beauty-from-within supplements globally, with substantial use in cosmetic hair-care topical products.
Where it is used
- Hair-loss prevention and hair-health dietary supplements (the dominant commercial application)
- Anti-aging and longevity-positioned supplement formulations
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: he shou wu decoctions and modern granule formats
- Cosmetic hair-care: shampoo and hair-growth-positioning topical applications
- Beauty-from-within supplements positioned for hair, skin, and nails
- Premium fortified beverages with longevity claims
- Veterinary applications for coat health in companion animals
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown to dark brown free-flowing powder |
| TSG content (HPLC) | 2% / 5% / 8% (grade dependent) |
| Herb-to-extract ratio | 10:1 or 20:1 (standard grades) |
| Anthraquinone content | ≤ 1% (processed grade) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Polygonum multiflorum roots (raw or processed) |
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