Shou Wu Chih is a Chinese patent medicine that is claimed to provide health benefits.
Shou wu chih is claimed by the manufacturers, without evidence from any scientific studies, to increase energy levels, tone, warm, and invigorate the blood, nourish the liver and kidneys, benefit the eyes, and turn gray hair black. Other claims are that regular use may strengthen bones or tendons, or improve sleep.
Shou wu chih is sold as a liquid in glass bottles. It is recommended by the manufacturers to be consumed by adding between one and three tablespoons to a cup of hot water, tea, or soup.
Shou Wu Chih is produced in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, under the brand name Yang Cheng. It is exported to other nations, including the United States.
Many Shou Wu tonics are produced in many cities in China and can be purchased at many pharmacy shops in China. Some health food stores in the United States import Shou Wu capsules and Shou Wu herb.
Other ingredients It may also include:
(Note: Fo-ti, though not actually a Chinese name, is commonly used in the US for products containing Polygonum.)