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

Japanese Knotweed Root, known in TCM as Hu Zhang (虎杖), from Polygonum cuspidatum. These dried root slices are a traditional Chinese herbal material, typically sun-dried with no additives. 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 simmered as a decoction or steeped in hot water. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Hu Zhang root slices from Guangxi
• Botanical source: Polygonum cuspidatum
• Sun-dried processing with no additives
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal teas
• 500g pack divided into two 250g sealed jars

Quality & Sensory

Typically cut into irregular yellowish-brown slices with a hard, fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly earthy and herbal, and brewed slices typically yield a light golden, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Prepare as a seasonal wellness drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hu Zhang has traditionally been used to support the body's natural dampness-clearing and blood-moving functions, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk decoctions. It is often simmered alone or paired with other herbs, and sometimes steeped in hot water as a simple bitter herbal tea.

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