Chinese Knotweed
火炭母Malay: Pecah Beling
Polygonum chinense L.
Med + CookHeat-clearingDampness-drainingStagnation-resolvingDetoxifying
Family: Polygonaceae
Type: Trailing herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Slightly sour, cool
Also known as: Charcoal Star, Dove Rice, Red Ground Benefit
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears damp-heat, resolves stagnation, detoxifies
Indications:
- Dysentery
- Enteritis
- Tonsillitis
- Pharyngitis
- Damp-heat jaundice
- Corneal opacity
- Cervicitis
- Fungal vaginitis
- Dermatitis/eczema
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 15-30g, decoct. External use as needed.
Eczema
Fresh knotweed 30-60g, decoct and drink. Also wash externally with decoction
Dysentery, indigestion
Knotweed, phoenix-tail fern & lindera leaf 20g each, decoct
Damp-heat jaundice
Knotweed & abrus 30g each, decoct
Recipes & Preparations
Chinese Knotweed Cooling Tea
Traditional Cantonese/Malaysian Chinese cooling tea
Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- •Chinese knotweed 30g
- •Abrus herb 20g
- •Monk fruit, half
- •Water 1 liter
Instructions:
- 1.Wash all herbs
- 2.Bring to boil over high heat
- 3.Simmer for 45 minutes
- 4.Strain and cool before drinking
- 5.Can be refrigerated for 2 days
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Slightly sour, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 15-30g, decoct. External use as needed.
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