Herbal Information on Organic Japanese Bushy Knotweed Rhizome in Bulk Cut Form
Common Name: Bushy Knotweed Rhizome
Latin Name: Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati
Botanical Name: Polygonum cuspidatum root & rhizome
Channels/Meridians: Liver, Gallbladder, Lungs
Chinese Name: Hu Zhang
Other Names: Polygonum Cuspidatum Rhizome, Some people may refer to this herb as Japanese Bushy Knotweed Root and Rhizome.
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Form: Organic, Cut Slices
Package Size: 1 lb. (pound)
Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider.
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs
Harvest: Spring and Autumn
Administering: Decoctions 9 - 15 gm. for external applications, tinctures, grind into a powder. Consult your healthcare professional for proper dosages.
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Quality and Safety: Hu Zhang has a slight smell with a slightly bitter and astringent taste. Look for pieces that are thick and not hollow. Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by both an in-house lab and an independent third party lab. The in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, and more.
In addition, the following additional tests are performed:
- Microbacteria
- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
- Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic
Additional Information About Bushy Knotweed
- Benefits the Respiratory System
- Assists the Body's Normal Regulation of Fluids
- Stimulates the Blood
- Antiviral
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Neuro- protective
- Cardio-protective
- Supports Normal Liver Health
Product Properties: Bitter, Cold
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References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24194779, https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/hu-zhang
