Hu Zhang

Other Names: Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati, Bushy Knotweed Rhizome, Giant Knotweed, Japanese Knotweed Root, Polygoni Cuspidatum

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