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Hu Zhang - Bushy Knotweed Root

Hu Zhang (Bushy Knotweed Root)

Clinical Applications

  • Invigorates blood and dispels stasis - amenorrhea, wind-damp painful obstruction, traumatic injury.
  • Clears heat and resolves dampness - damp heat jaundice, turbid vaginal discharge.
  • Drains heat, transforms phlegm - cough due to lung heat, constipation.
  • Discharges toxins - burns, carbuncles (topically).

Functional Category

Temperature & Taste

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 9-30g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Avoid During Pregnancy