Fo-Ti is an herb derived from the dried roots of a Japanese evergreen called Polygonum multiflorum. Fo-Ti is said to possess almost magical rejuvenating properties and it is especially popular with the elderly who believe it can help one maintain hair color, preserve youthfulness, and restore fertility.

Eastern and Western herbalists recommend Fo-Ti as a tonic to maintain youthful vigor, increase energy, tone the kidneys and liver and purify the blood. It is also employed as a remedy for insomnia, stomach upset, and diabetes. Fo-Ti contains a number of glycosides that account for the herbs use as a remedy for stomach disorders and constipation.

Fo-Ti has been found to reduce hypertension, reduce blood cholesterol levels and reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease among individuals prone to these conditions.