This Invasive Plant Boosts Immunity Against Bacteria, Viruses, Lyme Disease & More

Logan Hailey
7 min readSep 20, 2021

A lot of farmers and land managers are probably mad at me for writing this.

One of the most invasive plants in North America also happens to be extraordinarily medicinal.

Author Logan Hailey with Japanese Knotweed © 2021

Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) is an aggressive and fierce perennial plant native to Japan, Korea, and China. First…

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Logan Hailey

Vivacious nomad writer with a wild spark. Helping you optimize your wellness + mindset for the most joyful, natural, and healthy life possible.