He Shou Wu 600 gram Polygonum Root 600 gram

He Shou Wu (Polygonum Root); Polygonum Multiflorum; Polygoni Multiflori Radix
Method of preparation: Once tubers are selected from the crop, they are soaked and cleaned from any debris; they are then set to air-dry and are sliced. Once they are sliced they are boiled with black (prepared) soy beans to reduce the harsh action on the digestive tract. Once they are boiled the slices are set to dry in the sun. After this they are steamed and set to
dry again for a total of 9 times.
Properties:
Sweet, bitter, astringent, slightly warm
Channels Entered:
Kidney, Liver