Polygonum Cuspidatum (Hu Zhang)
Reynoutria japonica
About Polygonum Cuspidatum (Hu Zhang)
Polygonum Cuspidatum (Hu Zhang) (Reynoutria japonica) is a herb used in the Traditional Chinese Medicine tradition to help with Inflammation, Liver Support, High Blood Pressure, and Skin Health. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Reynoutria japonica, synonyms Fallopia japonica and Polygonum cuspidatum, is a large species of herbaceous perennial plant of the knotweed and buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is commonly known as Asian knotweed or Japanese knotweed. It is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. In North America and Europe, the species has successfully established itself in numerous habitats and is classified as an invasive species in several countries.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist