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.

California Prop 65

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