Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Heshouwu) has been used by Chinese practitioners for hundreds of years for thinning hair and baldness. Modern research has shown that fo-ti contains an alkaloid that has a rejuvenating effect on the nerves, brain cells and endocrine glands. In China, processed fo-ti has been used for centuries as an anti-aging tonic. In addition, the herb is said to reverse greying of the hair.

Fruit of Chinese Waxgourd (Donggua) is also known as Dan gui. This herb is used to stop hair loss and is said to stimulate re-growth. Dong Quai contains phytoestrogens which inhibit the formation of DHT, the principle cause of hair loss in men.

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (Nuzhenzi) is considered a Yin kidney and liver tonic. In China, it is used to improve circulation to the scalp, help with hair restoration and prevent hair loss.

Fructus Schisandrae (Wuweizi) is a widely used herbal tonic used, among other things, as a cure for baldness. It has been used as a hair restorative for centuries, said to build the quality of the skin on the scalp.

Additional Chinese herbs used in tonics and natural hair products
Morus Alba bark extract, otherwise known as white mulberry: In traditional Chinese medicine, the mulberry fruit is used to treat prematurely graying hair and as a hair tonic.

Stinging nettle: Traditionally used to treat hereditary hair loss.

Herba Ecliptae (Hanliancao): This plant is widely distributed throughout Asia. In ayurvedic medicine, the leaf extract is considered a powerful liver tonic and is said to be especially good for the hair. A black dye obtained from the plant is used for dyeing hair and tattooing.