Little known to the Western world, Multiflowered Knotweed is an Asian plant that in China is said to prolong life. It is best known for helping maintain healthy cholesterol levels and healthy hair.

In traditional Chinese medicine, hair health is linked to that of the Kidneys and Liver, systems that He shou wu invigorates. Thus, this plant allows the return of hair strong and full of vitality. At the heart of a legend, she also has the reputation of curbing the premature appearance of white hair, her name means "General Ho has black hair".