As in other mammals, thermoregulation is an important aspect of human homeostasis. Most body heat is generated in the deep organs, especially the liver, brain, and heart, and in contraction of skeletal muscles. Humans have been able to adapt to a great diversity of climates, including hot humid and hot arid.
Japanese knotweed is a perennial weed, producing tall canes, up to 2.1m (7ft) in height during the summer. The canes have characteristic purple flecks, and produce branches from nodes along its length. These branches support shovel-shaped leaves.
Japanese Knotweed Uses. Japanese Knotweed can be used in two forms, capsule and tincture. It is a highly medicinal and edible plant that is mostly used for the treatment of Lyme disease. The plant has proven itself to be very effective in treating Lyme and its symptoms. Japanese Knotweed contains a compound called Japanese Knotweed resveratrol (an antioxidant, also found in grapes).