Wild Japanese Knotweed Root Hu Zhang 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Wild Japanese Knotweed Root, known in TCM as Hu Zhang (虎杖), from Polygonum cuspidatum. These dried root sections are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and sourced from wild plants in the Dabie Mountain region. In TCM theory, Hu Zhang is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver, gallbladder, and lung channels. It is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Japanese Knotweed root from the Dabie Mountain region
• Known in TCM as Hu Zhang (虎杖), from Polygonum cuspidatum
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Bitter and slightly cold in TCM nature, traditionally linked to liver and gallbladder channels
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried root sections typically appear yellowish-brown to dark brown with a hard, dense texture and fibrous cut. The aroma is typically faint and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hu Zhang is traditionally used to clear damp-heat and promote blood circulation, and it has appeared in folk preparations for joint and liver-related wellness. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Yin Chen (茵陈) and Dan Gen herbs in seasonal formulas. Traditional dosage is determined by a qualified practitioner.

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