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Hormonal Balance, Vitality & Graceful Aging

This revered root is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, known for replenishing Blood, strengthening the kidneys and liver, and restoring long-term vitality. He Shou Wu supports fertility, hormone balance, and energy levels—while promoting glowing skin and healthy, youthful hair. Rich in antioxidants like superoxide dismutase, it helps combat oxidative stress and nourish the body at a cellular level.

Overall rating: 4.97561 / 5 from 41 reviews.

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Deeply Restorative

"I've been taking He Shou Wu for over 1 month. I started with a smaller dose and worked up to 1 serving a day. It has a really pleasant smell and taste, kind of chocolate like. The immediate benefits I noticed were improved sleep and HRV. I wasn't expecting to see results so fast. I have some new baby hairs coming in and my hair is growing faster. I started taking this hoping to expand my capacity and resiliency and it seems to be doing just that. The beauty benefits feel like a bonus. I'm also taking the Marine Collagen. I appreciated learning about the synergism of these two products through the email newsletter. This combo is dynamite."

— Jen (5/5)

radiating beauty from within

"i just love root + bones' products — the packaging and energy from them make my morning ritual feel so joyful and beautiful. i like to add the he shou wu to my morning matcha or coffee, along with the marine collagen. since using consistently, i've noticed my hair feels so much more full and shiny. the he shou wu is powerful, and i feel good having it as an extra support for my hair growth and strengthening goals."

— emily (5/5)

He Shou Wu Saved my hair!

"Since late 2024 when I started marine collagen, I shortly started to add he shou wu, pearl powder and rose to my routine in either a hot chocolate or tea, the results were astonishing as my hair was healing from a bleach experience that over processed my hair, it had to be cut to my shoulders and now not only has the texture of my natural curls recovered but my hair has a shine again while still growing 🌸 and it is silky soft, since starting to take all these supplements together I have since stopped bleach just to see the difference, in these photos you can see how the bleach is almost fully grown out and it is now just below my middle back which is an insane recovery!! I highly recommend! I would also like to note I have noticed an incredible difference in my skin and I hardly break out anymore. Root & Bones has truly helped not only my hair skin and nails but my inner confidence has been restored!"

— Kylie (5/5)

New Favorite 😍

"Per usual, I come to the herbs for their beautifying effects, but stay for the health benefits. I looove this he shou wu. The flavor is deep, caramel-y, and earthy…I actually love the taste of it in my coffee. Forever in my herb rotation ☕️"

— B (5/5)

He Shou Wu

"Excellent Product! Really happy with the quality and preparation. For anyone expecting this to turn your grays back immediately, that probably won't happen, but over the last 6 moths I have seen multiple hairs regain color. I have probably been under too much stress for too long for all my hair to go back to brown, but even seeing a few change means there must be incredible things happening internally too! My menstrual cycle has normalized in the last few months, and my energy is much better."

— Yolanda (5/5)

Believe the hype!

"He Shou Wu just feels so deeply nourishing. I notice a general sense of increased vitality when I take it regularly. I also find it to have a strangely delicious flavor!"

— Rose (5/5)

Balanced flavor, deep nourishment

"My jar of he shou wu has been a staple for my warm dandelion tea lattes and hot cocoas, it has a nourishing effect on my hair and general reserves and the tastes blends seamlessly with these types of flavor profiles."

— Freya (5/5)

Growth

"He Shou Wu has become part of a much bigger journey for me. I’m learning that working with herbs isn’t always about one experience or an immediate result, but about consistency and building a daily practice. What drew me to He Shou Wu was learning about its traditional use in TCM and its relationship to nourishing and restoring vitality. The more I learned, the more curious I became, and that curiosity is something I’ve come to really value in my herbal practice. Being consistent with herbs has fortified more than my knowledge. It has taught me to slow down, pay attention, and build a relationship with the botanicals I’m working with. It has also made me more intentional about quality, sourcing, and supporting sustainable practices. I also love supporting a women-owned business. As someone working toward that goal myself, there is something meaningful to me about supporting another woman’s work and the care she is putting into what she is building. He Shou Wu has become another part of that ongoing practice of curiosity, learning, and showing up for myself each day—and I’m grateful for where that has led me."

— Melissa S. (5/5)

This + collagen

"My hair got sooo long taking this and collagen daily. Nearly down to my hips! I like this brand of he shou wu the best of all I've tried too, it seems more potent and easier to assimilate."

— Kara (5/5)

Longevity Herb

"My favorite TCM longevity tonic herb. Take this daily with Eleuthero and Chaga and have never felt better."

— Pierce (5/5)

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