Difference between revisions of "Hu Zhang"

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Other Names: Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati, Bushy Knotweed Rhizome, Giant Knotweed, Japanese Knotweed Root, Polygoni Cuspidatum, Bambou Japonais, Bambou Mexicain, Extrait de Hu Zhang, Fallopia japonica, Fleece Flower, Giant Knotweed, He Shou Wu, Hu Zhang Extract, Hu Zhang Root, Itadori, Japanese Bamboo, Japanese Knotweed, Japanese Knotwood, Mexican Bamboo, PCWE, Persicaire Cuspidée, Polygoni Multiflora, Polygonum cuspidatum, Racine de Hu Zhang, Renouée à Feuilles Pointues, Renouée du Japon, Renouée Japonaise, Reynoutria japonica, Tiger Cane.
Hu zhang is the Chinese name given to a plant with the scientific name of Polygonum cuspidatum. North American varieties are often referred to as “Mexican bamboo.” The root is used as medicine.

Special Precautions of Hu Zhang

• Contraindicated during pregnancy.
• Combine with tonics to avoid harm.
• Reported side effects are: dry mouth, bitter taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
• Use caution for those taking insulin, sulfonylureas and other antidiabetics such as tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) as there may be a synergistic effect leading to hypoglycemia.

Health Benefits and uses of Hu Zhang are

• Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks the channels and stops pain
  • Amenorrhea due to Blood Stasis
  • Wind-Damp Bi
  • Traumatic injury
• Clears Heat and resolves Dampness
  • Damp-Heat jaundice
  • Turbid vaginal discharge
  • Turbid, painful urinary dysfunction
• Discharges toxins and disperses swelling : Toxic skin conditions, burns and carbuncles
• Drains Heat, transforms Phlegm and stops cough
  • Lung Heat cough
  • Constipation due to clumping of Heat

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