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More Information:
Other
Common Names
Siberian Solomonseal Root
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Number In Radiant Health
216
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Rhizome Polygonati
Pinyin
Huang Jing
Treasures
Qi and Yin Jing
Treasure
Rating
****
Atmospheric
Energy
Neutral
Organ
Meridian Systems
Kidney, Heart, Spleen and Lung
Primary
Functions
To nourish the Qi of the Heart, to strengthen the mind,
to nourish the marrow, to moisten the Lung
Qualities
Polygonatum sibericum is used as a Qi and Yin tonic
and is said to have a specific benefit on the energy of
the heart and brain. It is used in Shen and Jing tonics
to nourish the brain and strengthen the mind.
Polygonatum sibericum is believed to be restorative to
mental vitality, especially when the mind has been
overworked, over-stressed or is in a state of
exhaustion. It is not a stimulant, and thus does not
have instant effects. However, taken over a relatively
short period of time (a week to a month), this herb is a
potent mind tonic. Its effects are long lasting. And if
consumed regularly, Polygonatum can prevent mental and
emotional breakdown when you are experiencing heavy
mental loads. Regular use sharpens memory,
concentration, wakefulness and focus. It is a great herb
for students, executives, airplane pilots, emergency
room personnel, etc.
It can be combined with Panax Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng
(Acanthopanax), Deer Antler, Ganoderma, Walnut, Ginkgo
biloba, Schizandra, Lycium, Ant, Gynostemma, and various
Shen tonics such as Asparagus root, Spirit Poria and
Pearl, etc., as a component in a super brain tonic.
For people with weak digestion (deficient Spleen), the
herb may be mixed with Astragalus, White Atractylodes,
Poria and Codonopsis. These herbs may be added to the
above described formulas to improve digestion of the
Kidney tonic formulations..
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Lycium fruit to tonify Kidney yin
2. Codonopsis to tonify Spleen qi
3. Glehnia and Ophiopogon root to tonify the yin of the
Stomach and Lungs
4. Astragalus root, Ophiopogon root, Raw Rehmannia and
Trichosanthes root for diabetes
5. Polygonum, Salvia, Acorus and Polygala to tonify the
brain.
Varieties
and Grading
All Polygonatum sibericum I have come across in America
is of equivalent quality. In spite of the fact that its
name indicates that the herb is yellow, it is not. It is
black and looks almost exactly like prepared Rehmannia.
Contraindications
This herb may be difficult to digest by people with
damp, deficient or cold Spleen conditions. In that case,
add the Qi tonics to the formula.
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This
herb is used as a Qi and Yin Jing tonic and is said to
have a specific benefit on the brain. It is believed to
be restorative to mental vitality, especially when the
mind has been overworked. It is often used in Shen and
Jing tonics to nourish the brain and strengthen the
mind. It is used in brain tonic formulations to increase
mental power, memory, concentration and creativity. It
is especially restorative to individuals who have
exhausted themselves mentally.