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Fo-Ti

Also known as: He shou wu, Polygonum multiflorum, Fallopia multiflora

Weak EvidenceExtractAndrogenic Alopecia

Traditional Chinese herb for graying and hair loss with hepatotoxicity concerns.

Regrowth Potential10%
Long-Term Viability35%

Mechanism of Action

Fo-Ti contains stilbene glycosides (particularly 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside) and anthraquinones that may promote melanocyte and dermal papilla cell proliferation in vitro. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it to 'replenish essence' and reverse graying, though these claims lack clinical validation.

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