When it comes to detox products everyone could take a lesson from the Chinese.  Traditional Chinese herbal medicine forms the backbone of many of the modern detox drinks and capsules.  Modern science and research is great but you have to give credit to healing methods that have proven their effectiveness for centuries.  One of the herbs used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine is called Fo-Ti.  The Fo-Ti Plant is native to China but can also be found in Japan and Taiwan.  The root of the Fo-Ti plant is what is used in herbal medicine. The Chinese also refer to Fo-Ti as He Shou Wu translated to mean “black-haired Mr. He” after the man who first discovered its healing properties and claimed it turned his gray hair back to black and gave him a more youthful appearance.

Traditionally Fo-Ti has been used to reintroduce vitality into those who take it.  It is believed it can be helpful to reduce premature aging, stop your hair from turning gray, provide strength and help with erectile dysfunction, vaginal discharge and constipation.

The reason that Fo-Ti is included in many detox products is its ability to strengthen the liver and the kidneys and bolster the immune system.  Some herbalists also contend that it can lower cholesterol and help cure insomnia.  There are some side effects associated with Fo-Ti.  It is rare but some people can develop an allergic rash to Fo-Ti and have ingesting more than fifteen grams can produce numbness in the arms and legs.

By strengthening the immune system Fo-Ti can help your body get rid of harmful drug metabolites more rapidly than your body’s natural process.  As with any dietary supplement it is always best to check with a medical professional before taking it.