Hu Zhang

Hu Zhang


  • Chineese Name: 虎杖
  • Pin Yin Name: Hu Zhang
  • Latin Name: Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati
  • Natures: Cold
  • Taste: Bitter
  • Chanels Entered: Lung, Gallbladder, Liver
Water-Eliminating and Diuresis-Favoring Medicinals (Li Shui Shen Shi Yao)
Damp-Dispelling Medicinals (Qu Shi Yao)
Wind-Damp-Expelling Medicinals (Qu Feng Shi Yao)
Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Medicinals (Qing Re Zao Shi Yao)
from 10 to 30
Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
Regulates menstruation
Eliminates pain
Clarifies Heat
Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
Pushes back the Yellow (jaundice)
Eliminates Dampness
Clarifies the Heat and dries Dampness
Eliminates toxins
Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat
Clarifies and resolves Phlegm-Heat
Stops cough
Dissipates Wind-Damp
Eliminates Bi Obstructions
Dries Dampness (topic use)