Japanese Knotweed Root (HuZhang)
Price (CAD) is measured in grams
【PROPERTI】Bitter,Cold
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Liver,Gallbladder,Lung
【ACTIONS】
Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks the channels and stops pain;
Clears Heat and resolves Dampness;
Discharges toxins and disperses swelling;
Drains Heat, transforms Phlegm and stops cough
【Indications/Syndromes】
Amenorrhea due to Blood Stasis;
Wind-Damp Bi;
Traumatic injury;
Damp-Heat jaundice;
Turbid vaginal discharge;
Turbid, painful urinary dysfunction;
Toxic skin conditions, burns and carbuncles;
Lung Heat cough;
Constipation due to clumping of Heat
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Combine with tonics to avoid harm.
Reported side effects are: dry mouth, bitter taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
Use caution for those taking insulin, sulfonylureas and other antidiabetics such as tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) as there may be a synergistic effect leading to hypoglycemia.