While the western herbal community has embraced this herb for its therapeutic effects on gynecological disorders, this herb is also significant in assisting longevity.  Considered a blood "tonic", this herb promotes circulation, sedates the nervous system, controls bleeding, and promotes muscular endurance.  In Chinese medicine, nourishing the blood can be significant in assisting with eye and ear problems, menstrual disorders, dry skin and hair, and some muscular or tendon problems.  Women particularly benefit from this herb, and it is frequently combined with ginseng.

Ginseng
He Shou Wu (Polygonum Multiform)
Epimedium
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui, Tang Kwei)
Astragalus
Chinese Wolfberry
Schisandra
Eucommia
Rehmannia