Ren Shen Shou Wu Pian (Wan) (人参首乌片), literally "Ginseng Fo-Ti Pills" in Chinese, is a patent herbal formula with both He Shou Wu and Ginseng as the core herb ingredients. He Shou Wu, which literally means "Mr. He Hair Black", is named after Mr. He, who restored his vitality, sexual potency, and youthful appearance by taking the herb dated back a thousand years ago. Today, He Shou Wu remains widely used by Chinese to fulfill the same goal and is gaining popularity in USA albeit often under a different name: Fo-Ti.

Functions:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, He Shou Wu, in its processed form, nourishes the liver and kidney¹ which is the source for blood and essence respectively. The liver blood nourishes the head and thus hairs. The kidney essence nourishes the bone marrow and bones, replenishes semen and controls the aging process. Therefore, He Shou Wu may make hairs grow and prevent hair-greying, strengthen bones and muscles, and relieve senility and prolong lifespan.

Several published human clinical trials² have so far supported the traditional use of He Shou Wu. While the results vary among studies and individuals, over 60% of people who had hair loss (alopecia) experienced hair regrowth within 3 months after taking He shou Wu. In animal studies with aging mouse model, He Shou Wu was shown to lower total cholesterol and triglyceride, to reduce brain pathological changes and promote learning and memory^{3, 4}. It is also shown to contain multiple anti-oxidants.

Ginseng is another core herb in Ren Shen Shou Wu Wan (Pian). Ginseng is considered "king of herbs" by Chinese for its broad use in nourishing all kinds of insufficiency including Yin, Yang, Qi, blood etc. Modern research suggests a role of ginseng in enhancing immune functions. The formula also contains another 5 herbs including Dang Dui, a Blood tonic. This formulation is to further enhance the action of He Shou Wu because He Shou Wu as a single herb often does not produce the optimal results.

Ren Shen Shou Wu Wan (Pian) is indicated for insufficiency of both Qi energy and blood, fluid deficiency, neurasthenia, amnesia, insomnia, poor appetite, dizziness, early greying of hair, lassitude in loin and legs, nocturnal emission, metrorrhagia, metrostaxis and leucorrhagia.

Ingredients:
A proprietary blend* of

*Ren Shen Shou Wu Pian (Wan) is made of 100% pure authentic Chinese herbs of highest qualities. Traditional preparation procedures are combined with modern pharmaceutical processes to extract the active ingredients from the herbs and to further concentrate them into pills or tablets. It is produced in the certified GMP facilities of Shanghai TongHanChun Herbs Factory (Guang Ci Tang) and is imported to USA in accordance with the FDA guidelines.

Package:
40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets (pian) or 200 mg 200 pills (wan).

Standard Dosage:
Take 5 to 7 pills or 3 to 4 tablets with water before meals. 2 to 3 times daily. As the herbal formula is a mild tonic and acts slowly, results may not be noticeable within 3 months, it is suggested to take it for 3 months in full dose as the first regimen. The dose may then be reduced.

Cautious Notes
1. Do not use it if you are taking cold medicines.
2. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
3. Avoid taking oily food.
4. Use with caution if you have any of following symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, stuffness of the abdomen, phlegm, and cough.
5. If any adverse symptom occurs, discontinue use.
6. Keep out of reach of children.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult a licensed practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and/or more in-depth reference materials.