Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su Healthy Hair Supplement - by Yin Kong

Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su is a concentrated pill of a classic Chinese formula for healthy hair and longevity, made by Yin Kong. In Chinese medicine it is said to nourish the liver and kidney, promote the circulation of qi and blood, regulate the spleen and stomach and moisten the intestines. It is formulated to support hair at the follicle.

In Chinese medicine, Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su is traditionally used to support healthy hair growth and to keep hair looking youthful. It is often chosen for thinning, fine or aging hair, and for early graying. In TCM, gray and thinning hair are linked to declining kidney essence and blood, which this formula is designed to nourish.

Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su contains fo-ti (he shou wu), astragalus, sesame, achyranthes, ligustrum, Japanese dodder, Asian ginseng, reishi and pearl powder. Fo-ti, ligustrum and black sesame are classic herbs in Chinese medicine for hair and graying, while astragalus, ginseng and reishi support qi and are associated with longevity.

Take 6 pills, 2 times daily, once during the day and once at night, after meals. Taking them after food is easier on the stomach. Swallow with water and try to keep the same times each day, since steady use is what matters most with a hair formula.

In Chinese medicine, early graying is linked to the kidneys and blood, and Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su is traditionally used to nourish both. It contains fo-ti, a herb whose Chinese name he shou wu refers to a legend about black hair, along with ligustrum and black sesame. Results vary from person to person, and any change takes months.

Plan on months rather than weeks. Chinese herbs that nourish the kidney and blood are usually taken steadily over a long period, and hair grows slowly, so changes take time to see. Most people commit to at least a couple of months of consistent use, along with good sleep, enough protein and lower stress.

Avoid Wu Xu Sheng Fa Su during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a practitioner advises it, and it is not intended for children. It contains he shou wu, which has been linked to liver concerns in some people, and ginseng, so check with your doctor first if you have liver problems or take prescription medicines, especially blood thinners or diabetes medication.

Each bottle contains 72 pills, 0.63 oz (18 g) in total. At 6 pills twice a day, one bottle lasts 6 days. Because hair formulas are taken over months, most people order several bottles at once. If you are comparing, Ban Tu Wan is our other fo-ti based hair formula, with more emphasis on nourishing blood.