> Supplement Index > Knotweed / Polygonum aviculare / Armstrong / Bian Xu / Cowgrass / Knotgrass / Nine Joints / Pigweed / Smartweed > Knotweed General Information Knotweed Uses & Scientific Evidence For Knotweed Dosage Information Knotweed Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Knotweed - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Knotweed General Information Knotweed is a member of the buckwheat family and has been used as a food source for animals and humans when other seeds or meal was not available. For over 2,000 years, Chinese herbalists have used Knotweed as a diuretic. First century physician Dioscorides used this herb for the same purpose, but also used it to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and snake bite as well. Knotweed has astringent, emollient, expectorant, vulnerary, and diuretic properties. The seeds are emetic and purgative. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Knotweed Uses & Scientific Evidence For European herbalists use Knotweed to treat diarrhea, piles, and hemorrhoids, stop bleeding wounds and nosebleeds, reduce heavy menstrual flow, and expel worms. Knotweed also strengthens connective tissue in the lungs and is used for pulmonary complaints. Scientific studies in China have shown this herb to be useful in treating bacillary dysentery. Externally, applying Knotweed in an alcohol-based preparation is used to treat recent varicose veins. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Knotweed Dosage Information Knotweed comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Knotweed Safety & Interaction Information Knotweed is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses. For those with sensitive skin, applying Knotweed topically can cause photosensitivity. For treating serious conditions, it is best to consult with your physician before using Knotweed. If taking other medications, it is best to consult with a physician before using Knotweed for the treatment of your symptoms. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Knotweed Below