04/04/2020
effective for covid
Japanese KNotweed, Hu Zhang: Not native but grows in Ireland. Best harvesting seasons are spring and autumn. After the digging, remove fibrous roots, wash clean, chop into segments or thick slices when it is fresh, dry in the sun, and used raw or fresh.
Nutrition - Japanese Knotweed is the most concentrated source of Resveratrol known. An excellent source of vitamin A, along with vitamin C and its cofactor, the antioxidant flavonoid rutin, Japanese knotweed also provides potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese
Actions - Antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory. It is considered stimulating and astringent. antiviral, immunomodulator, immunostimulant, laxative, diuretic, expectorant.
Clinical - Alzheimer's disease.Amenorrhea. Arthritis. Bronchitis. Burns. Cholesterol. Constipation. Dementia. Dysmenorrhea. Eczema. Heart, disease. Hepatitis. Injuries. Jaundice. Joint pains.Leucorrhea. Lyme disease.Menstrual problems. Muscle, pains. Rheumatism. Snakebite. Sores. Ye a s t , i n f e c t i o n s .
Japanese knotweed is an excellent source of resveratrol which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attacks.
The resveratrol concentration has been shown to be preventative against Alzheimers, may delay the onset or slow its progression.
In large quantities, Japanese knotweed serves a gentle laxative, curing constipation and other digestive problems.
It has been shown to stimulate the immune system and improve heart function.
It has been shown to have a positive effect on bodies recovering from severe injuries, such as burns.
Helps to stimulate the immune system into action against invading pathogens. Its anti-inflammatory action helps with Lyme-induced arthritis. It crosses the blood/brain barrier to act on the central nervous system, and protects the brain.
Has become a popular, natural ingredient in
anti-aging supplements and anti-wrinkle creamsdue to resveratrol. When included in an anti-aging supplement and used on a regular basis, will help to slow the appearance of the
lines and wrinkles
Anti Viral: To inhibit the growth of influenza type A, ECHO virus, and herpes simplex.
Blood - Resveratrol is a substance that lowers blood sugar and improves circulation.
Resveratrol has been found to reduce tumor volume, tumor weight, and lung metastasis at doses of 2.5 and 10 mg/kg in mice with highly metastatic lung carcinoma (LLC)
tumors. Resveratrol in Japanese Knotweed inhibits cancer cells without harming the liver. Studies indicate the most beneficial use to be in pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancer.
Capillaries - Increased blood flow through capillaries helps essential nutrients and oxygen circulate to the cells and organs of the body. The capillary stimulant action is important in Lyme treatment as it increases the blood flow to areas where the Lyme spirochete likes to live such as the eyes, skin, heart and joints. This makes it a great addition to any Lyme treatment protocol.
Cholesterol - lowers high cholesterol. Polydatin, one of the nutrients has been shown to lower lipids.
Circulation - used to promote health in general, due to its beneficial effects on the circulatory system.
Heart - Keeping the circulatory and cardiac systems in good health prevent heart disease and high blood pressure, as well as improving blood flow.
Lyme disease - It is effective for chronic inflammation of the muscles, one of the major symptoms caused by spirochetes associated with Lyme disease. The whole plant contains several other constituents, has proven to be very effective in bringing relief from the disease.
Nerve diseases - known to aid the central nervous system. Resveratrol can protect cells from dopaminergic conditions such as Parkinson's. Generally, resveratrol may assist in strokes. Polydatin helps treat cerebral injuries.
Overdose may stimulate gastric react and cause gastrointestinal reactions, mainly include dry mouth, mouth pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. Do not use during pregnancy or if u have heavy menstrual bleeding .
In accordance with Chinese Materia Medica, it is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in properties and goes to two meridians of liver and gall bladder. Main functions include quickening blood circulation to dissipate stasis, dispelling wind and removing obstruction in the meridians, clearing heat and promoting diuresis, and detoxification. Essential uses and indications are amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endless lochia after delivery, concretions and gatherings, traumatic injury, wind-damp impediment pain, damp-heat jaundice, stranguria with turbid discharge and morbid leucorrhea, sores, snakebite, burn due to hot liquid or fire.
Info on Edible uses in 'Wild Food' album
