Heshouwu (Fleece-Flower Root)

The ancient medical textKaibao Materia Medicastates that regular use of Heshouwu helps build muscle, bones and bone marrow, and slows down the effects of aging. Modern research has found the herb can help nerve cells grow and alleviate neurasthenia and other neurological diseases. It can reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels and is also an antioxidant.