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Andrographis Herb (Chuan Xin Lian) - Cut Form 1 lb. - Nuherbs
Herbal Information for Andrographis Herb in Cut Form
Common Name: Japanese Knotweed, Bushy Knotweed, Japanese Bushy Knotweed, Tiger's Cane
Botanical Name: Polygonum Cuspidatum Rhizoma
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Hu Zhang
Polygonum Cuspidatum Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use in large doses.
Polygonum Cuspidatum is a traditional Chinese medicianl herb to rid dampness, remove jaundice, clear heat, remove toxicity, resloves blood stasis, inhibit pain, resloves phlegm an ease cough. Polygonum Cuspidatum supports normal liver function, promotes the body's natural ability to remove toxins, benefits joint function, supports circulatory health, promotes cognitive function, boosts immune system, benefits digestive system, promotes healthy joint function and benefits urinary health. It has antibiotic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent and antifungal effects.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Properties: Cold, Slightly Bitter, Neutral, Sightly Toxic
Polygonum Cuspidatum Channels / Meridians: Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder, Lung
Polygonum Cuspidatum Naturally Occurring Components: Resveratrol, Emodin, Physcion, Chrysophanol, Anthraglycoside A, Anthraglycoside B, Emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside, Fallacinol, Citreorosein, Questin, Questinol
Andrographis Da Huang Huang Qin Dan Shen Dang Gui Jin Qian Cao
References:
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/hu-zhang,
http://alternativehealing.org/hu_zhang.htm,
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Hu-Zhang-Cid3279,
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/HuZhang.html