Plum Flower - Hu Zhang Extract Powder (Polygonum Cuspidatum root and rhizome)

Hu Zhang extract powder (Polygonum Cuspidatum root & rhizome) - by Plum Flower

Hu Zhang extract powder (Polygonum Cuspidatum root & rhizome) - by Plum Flower is the dried roots of Japanese Knotwood, a fast-growing plant widely considered an invasive species because it can grow through pavement and masonry structures and is extremely difficult to eradicate. This energy and tenacity is reflected in its actions to break up (blood) stagnation/stasis and to clear heat (from the blood). This translates into Hu zhang being useful for these applications:

• addresses amenorrhea with sharp, stabbing abdominal pain
• arthritis (and other) joint pain
• relieving pain, swelling, and bruising from traumatic injuries
• internally or topically for abscess of internal organs, snakebite, and burns

Herbal Ingredients:

• Hu Zhang – Bushy Knotweed Root – Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati

Dosage Instructions:

Dosage will vary depending on usage; usually 10-30 grams in decoction. (Source: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Chen and Chen) Can be used internally or topically