Hu Zhang

Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati

Bushy Knotweed Rhizome

Heat-Clearing / Blood-Invigorating

About this herb

A rhizome used to clear heat, invigorate Blood, and resolve phlegm-cough.

PinyinHu Zhang

Chinese虎杖

Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati

EnglishBushy Knotweed Rhizome

CategoryHeat-Clearing / Blood-Invigorating

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