He Shou Wu vs Cynomorium Herb

A TCM herb whose name means black hair; used for premature graying, male infertility, and longevity; prepared form (Zhì Hé Shǒu Wū) is safer than raw; stilbene glycosides are antioxidant.

A leafless parasitic desert plant consumed as food and medicine across North Africa and Central Asia; esteemed for male sexual enhancement and kidney yang fortification.

Stilbene glycosides, Emodin, Resveratrol, Lecithin

Ursolic acid, Catechins, Tannins, Flavonoids

Premature graying and hair loss in TCM, Male infertility and kidney yang tonic, Anti-aging longevity herb

Male sexual dysfunction, Kidney yang deficiency, Constipation in elderly

Hair health support, Male fertility and testosterone, Antioxidant and anti-aging

Male fertility and sexual function, Antioxidant and anti-aging, Laxative

9-15g prepared root decoction or 500mg standardized extract twice daily

9-15g decoction or 500mg extract twice daily

AVOID raw He Shou Wu – hepatotoxic, Use ONLY prepared form (Zhi He Shou Wu), Avoid in liver disease

Avoid in excess heat or damp conditions

Hepatotoxicity with raw or excessive prepared form, GI disturbance, Loose stools

GI discomfort