Polygonum Cuspidatum Health Benefits

Polygonum Cuspidatum which is more commonly known as Japanese knotweed is a native plant that is mainly found in Asia, Europe and North America. The Polygonum Cuspidatum has the same appearance as bamboo as it consists of a stem which is hollow. It is also known as fleeceflower, Himalayan fleece vine and monkeyweed.

What is unknown to many people is that Resveratrol which is widely used as a means of revitalizing the skin, is found in the skins of red grapes and also the seed extracts of red grape seeds.

One type of traditional Chinese medicine is the Hu Zhang root which is often used in medical treatments. Polygonum Cuspidatum is also being used by many Resveratrol supplement manufacturers instead of red grapes mainly due to the fact that it is available throughout the year.

But how can the wonderful resveratrol be extracted from Polygonum Cuspidatum? The process of extraction is quite simple and efficient. All that is required is for the roots of the Polygonum Cuspidatum to be sliced and heated in large extractors. Before being heated, this Japanese knotweed is treated for potential contamination.

A variety of solvents are used in the extraction process so as to help in the separation of the plant tissue from the resveratrol. After being careful processed and concentrated, the resveratrol is stored in a dry and cool climate to help in storing its potency.

There are a variety of health benefits that are associated with the knotweed including anti aging antioxidants which are then used in many traditional Chinese medicine manufactures.

To gauge the health benefits that this resveratrol has, scientists have conducted many tests on lab animals which conclude many benefits such as the slowing down of the aging process, lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, losing weight as well as enhancing athletic performance can be attributed to the Polygonum Cuspidatum.