Japanese Knotweed - Polygonum cuspidatum

Japanese Knotweed

Polygonum cuspidatum

Japanese knotweed roots contain emodin which helps regulate bowel movement and relieves obstinate constipation by acting as an excellent laxative. The roots also aid in promoting the vessels to function properly which ultimately leads to good health. Japanese knotweed plant is reported to cater to Lyme disease, respiratory diseases, skin disorders, and gingivitis.

  • Plant Family: Polygonaceae
  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Other names: False Bamboo
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Culinary: Yes
  • Ceremonial: No
  • Parts Used: Root & Young Shoots
  • Side Effects: Overconsumption of Japanese knotweed can have a laxative effect or cause gastrointestinal complaints
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About Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed is a notorious herbaceous perennial that belongs to the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. Its bushy appearance can is marked by hairless and hollow stems that are adorned by ovate leaves and white or greenish-white flowers.

The stigma of being the most invasive weed will always stay with Japanese knotweed. In Asian countries, it is highly valued for its medicinal benefits. Back in the 1870’s, Japanese knotweed came with a clean profile as an ornamental plant but now expensive and laborious methods are observed for its eradication.

Its aggressively invasive nature knows no bounds. Japanese knotweed has been witnessed to regenerate from barely 5 grams of root or stem. It can even grow through 2 inches of concrete too.

This dense shrub can attain a height of 10 feet at most. Its unattended growth can be a great threat to other plant species and the economic system. On the other hand, its redeemable medicinal perks have garnered the Japanese knotweed a great deal of respect.

Japanese knotweed roots contain emodin which helps regulate bowel movement and relieves obstinate constipation by acting as an excellent laxative. The roots also aid in promoting the vessels to function properly which ultimately leads to good health. Japanese knotweed plant is reported to cater to Lyme disease, respiratory diseases, skin disorders, and gingivitis.

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