HU ZHANG

Names for Hu Zhang
Pharmaceutical:	Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati
Botanical:	Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. & Zucc. (Polygonaceae)
Other names:	Yin Yang Lian, Da Ye She Zhong Guan
Description:	Giant Knotweed Rhizome.

Actions
Moves Blood; Calms pain; Clears Heat; Drains Dampness; Expels toxins; Transforms Phlegm; Calms cough; ...

Origin of hu zhang
Whole China.;

Preparation of hu zhang
The drug is collected in spring and autumn, removed from the rootlet, washed clean, cut into short section or thick slice when fresh, and dried in the sun.;

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