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He Shou Wu Decoction No. 1

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He Shou Wu Decoction No. 1,Hair loss, yellowing of the hair, and gradual shedding; alopecia areata.

Formulas Name : He Shou Wu Decoction No. 1

Chinese Name : 首乌汤1号

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia 9g, Prepared Rehmannia 9g, White Peony Root 9g, Angelica Root (body) 9g, Polygonum Multiflorum 9g, Goji Berries 12g, Chrysanthemum Flowers 9g, Ligustrum Fruit 9g, Eclipta Herb 9g, Black Soybeans 30g, Deer Antler Gelatin 3g, Licorice Root 3g.

Source

*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.

Benefits

Hair loss, yellowing of the hair, and gradual shedding; alopecia areata.

He Shou Wu Decoction No. 1,*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.,Hair loss, yellowing of the hair, and gradual shedding; alopecia areata.

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