Chinese Name Heshouwu Latin Radix Polygoni Multiflori English Name Fleeceflower Root Key Characteristics Herb that tonifies blood Source Dried root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. Property, Flavor and Meridians Entered Bitter, sweet, astringent, warm; Liver, Heart, Spleen Actions To counteract toxicity, cure carbuncles, and relax bowels Indications Lymphadentitis, carbuncles, urticaria with itching, constipation and hyperlipemia Precaution It is not suggested to pescribe to those with loose stools or much dampness or phlegm. Chemical Composition It contains chrysophanol,emodin, etc.