Giant Knotweed Root (Hu Zhang / Polygonum Cuspidatum) | Herbal Tincture

Size: 1 oz (w/dropper included) - approx. 10 days supply

MADE IN USA

What is it?:

Giant Knotweed Root (Polygonum cuspidatum) is a versatile herb that invigorates the blood, clears heat and toxins from the body, and relieves pain. It can be used in a variety of different contexts to these ends: for certain kinds of menstural pain, joint pain & swelling, and pain and swelling from traumatic injuries. This herb can also be used topically to speed healing and fight infection. 

Do not use this herb if you are pregnant.

What is it good for:

• sharp, stabbing abdominal pain when there is scanty/absent menses;
• joint pain & swelling (arthritis, aches & pains)
  
• address jaundice, gallstones, and damp-heat leukorrhea (i.e. color and foul odor to the discharge)
  
• topically at wound sites to speed healing & fight infection

TCM Actions:

• invigorate blood/break stasis
• clear damp heat from the Liver and Gallbladder channels
• clear damp-heat toxins

What else you might like to know:

It is important to understand that herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that you usually have to take an herb or a formula for a longer period of time than you would with pharmaceuticals in order to get results-- usually at least a month, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.

Ingredients: Giant Knotweed Root (Polygonum cuspidatum)

Directions for use:

Shake Well before each use.

Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.

Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.

To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.