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Herb Pharm · Botanical supplement

Ho Shou Wu

4 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, top 84% by ingredient count. Off-market, label data preserved for reference.

4
Ingredients
Top 84%
By ingredient count
3
Nutrient categories

Ho Shou Wu is a botanical supplement by Herb Pharm in liquid form, listing 4 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as off-market (no longer available for purchase, but label data is preserved). Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Liquid
Database Entry Date
2013-07-25
Ingredients
4

Supplement Facts (4 Ingredients)

Ho Shou Wu Liquid Extract
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
distilled Water
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
certified organic Grain Alcohol
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Ho Shou Wu extractives
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported

How does Ho Shou Wu compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the botanical category average of 5.9. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Ho Shou Wu4
10 in 1 Mushroom Essentials Raspberry Flavor25
Botanical average5.9

Ho Shou Wu lists 21 ingredients fewer than 10 in 1 Mushroom Essentials Raspberry Flavor. That is 2 below the botanical average.

What the Label Data Shows

According to NIH DSLD label rows, Ho Shou Wu sits in the top 84% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.

Ho Shou Wu is a compact, 4-ingredient botanical supplement from Herb Pharm, sold in liquid form, cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). These ingredients span 3 nutrient categories, botanical, other, non-nutrient/non-botanical, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

With only 4 ingredients on the label, 4 of 4 have no percentage Daily Value reported in this DSLD source record, so this page cannot determine their FDA reference status from the available data.

Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as off-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2013-07-25. An off-market listing means production and distribution under this label have stopped, but the DSLD does not delete the entry, it stays on file for historical reference and formulation-history tracking.

About the DSLD database

The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Ho Shou Wu: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles

Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Ho Shou Wu, both outside the Herb Pharm brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

botanical
2
Ho Shou Wu Liquid Extract, Ho Shou Wu extractives
other
1
distilled Water
non-nutrient/non-botanical
1
certified organic Grain Alcohol

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
4
%DV not reported in source

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Ho Shou Wu?
Ho Shou Wu contains 4 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 84% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 3 categories: botanical, other, non-nutrient/non-botanical.
Who manufactures Ho Shou Wu?
Ho Shou Wu is was manufactured by Herb Pharm. It is classified as a Botanical supplement in liquid form.
Is Ho Shou Wu still available for purchase?
According to the NIH DSLD database, Ho Shou Wu is listed as off-market and may no longer be available for purchase.
What is the serving size of Ho Shou Wu?
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Ho Shou Wu?
Ho Shou Wu is classified as a "Botanical" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of botanical ingredients. Across the full DSLD catalog, products fall into 9 possible categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice

Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.

Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.