Hu Zhang - 虎杖 - Bushy Knotweed Rhizome

Chinese Name: 虎杖, Hu ZhangEnglish Name: Bushy Knotweed RhizomeLatin Name: Polygoni Cuspidati RhizomaCertifications: KosherPotency: Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1; granules (100g/bottle).Properties: Slightly bitter; slightly cold.Functions: Clears heat, resolves toxin, promotes healthy gall bladder, dispels wind, promotes urination, disperses stasis.Available in: 100g granules What is Hu Zhang? Hu Zhang, also known as Bushy Knotweed, is a slightly bitter and slightly cold herb, and is categorized as a blood-moving herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is also recognized as a transform-phlegm herb. Some TCM formulas that include Hu Zhang are Jiang Zhi Yin which may be used as nutritional support for those managing cholesterol; and Qing Fei Pai Du Tang which may aid in clearing hear from the lungs. What are the benefits of Hu Zhang? Hu Zhang is traditionally used to activate the blood and break up stasis, clear heat and dry dampness, and expel fire to