Japanese Knotweed tincture - Polygonum cuspidatum

Description

Japanese Knotweed has grown to prominence in recent decades as a primary source of the powerful antioxidant resveratrol, which has shown scientific promise for a wide range of health-promoting effects, particularly in its support of healthy blood vessel function and heart health.  Recent studies indicate its utility as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and immune system stimulator.
Japanese knotweed has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for generations for a wide range of indications, most notably for circulatory system and heart health.
Japanese knotweed is an excellent source of resveratrol, a common antioxidant found in red grapes, but Japanese knotweed contains significantly higher concentrations of trans-resveratrol, the active form of the compound most useful to the body. Japanese knotweed is quickly becoming the preferred source of resveratrol and is grown commercially for this purpose.  Resveratrol supplements are commonly sold and consumed for their health benefits, and this Japanese Knotweed tincture is a natural and potent source.
While native to East Asia, in North America the introduced Japanese Knotweed grows vigorously as an invasive weed in wet places, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.  The spring shoots can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable, and the roots when harvested in the dormant season are the source for the medicinal constituents.