According to Chinese medicine, the quality of hair is influenced by the strength of the liver and kidneys. Insufficiency of liver blood and kidney essence or Yin can cause hair loss or premature greying. The mixture contains herbs that nourish both the kidneys and the liver. The emperor herb in the Nu Huang Bian Zi Tang formula is the root of the multiflower knotweed (He Shou Wu). The knotweed root supports the strength and quality of hair and prevents premature greying. In addition, it alleviates signs of ageing, deterioration of vision and hearing, aching in the lower back and knees from kidney deficiency, supports fertility, moistens the intestines (dry constipation), and is suitable for anaemia and osteoporosis. Other herbs in cooperation with the knotweed also nourish the liver and kidneys.
If the cause of hair loss is liver blood deficiency, I recommend focusing on replenishing it by changing your diet – see Dietetics according to patterns.
If the cause of hair loss is liver blood deficiency, I recommend focusing on replenishing it by changing your diet – see Dietetics according to patterns.
| Preparation | Chinese | Czech | Latin |
| He Shou Wu | Multiflower knotweed, root tuber | Polygoni multiflori radix | |
| Shu Di Huang | Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared root | Rad. rehmaniae preparata | |
| Nu Zhen Zi | Glossy privet, seed | Semen ligustri | |
| Sang Ji Sheng | Taxillus | Herba taxilli | |
| Gou Qi Zi | Chinese wolfberry, fruit | Fructus lycii | |
| Sheng | Ce Bai Ye | Oriental arborvitae | Cacumen platycladi |
| Shi Chang Pu | Sweet flag | Rhiz. acori |

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Characteristics and effects of herbs according to traditional Chinese medicine

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