He Shou Wu
by Herbal Terra · liquid · 4 fluid ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 429524 912935
- DSLD label 234015
- Serving 1 ml (30 drops)
- 120 servings
He Shou Wu by Herbal Terra lists one ingredient: 970 mg of certified organic he shou wu dried prepared root liquid extract per serving of 1 ml. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2020.
What is in He Shou Wu?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 ml. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| certified organic He Shou Wu dried prepared root liquid extractcertified organic He Shou Wu dried prepared root liquid extract PlantPart: dried prepared root Genus: Polygonum Species: multiflorum Note: Extraction rate: Dried herb/menstruum: 1/3. 1 mL is equal to about 330 mg of dried plant material. | 970 mg | Higher than 76% of 176 products listing fo-ti (median 212.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,880 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 234015 (entered November 21, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records 1 to 4 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Chinese Knotweed Alcohol FreeHerbal Terra same ingredients
- Ye Jiao Teng Alcohol FreeHerbal Terra same ingredients
- Chinese KnotweedHawaii Pharm same ingredients
- Fo-Ti RootHawaii Pharm same ingredients
- He Shou WuHawaii Pharm same ingredients
- Ye Jiao TengHawaii Pharm same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
- Warnings
- Caution May have contraindications.
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
- Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Sugar free
- Non GMO
- No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 234015.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Menstruum.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free.
How many labels does He Shou Wu have?
One label is on file, entered on November 21, 2020.
- Label 234015 (current) Entered November 21, 2020 · on the market · 4 fluid ounces · UPC 7 429524 912935
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Herbal Terra (manufacturer). All Herbal Terra products.