Solomonseal Rhizome from China,the south Ksitigarbha Huang Jing,the north Changbai Ginseng,Legend,history and folk remedy uses.

Contents

• Botanical Info of Rhizoma Polygonati.
• Polygonatum Plant Description and Growth Habit.
• Identifications and Origins of Solomonseal Root.
• Solomonseal Root Constituents and Phytochemicals.
• Characters and Effects,Main Functions of Solomonseal Root.
• Solomonseal Root Pharmacological Effects and Clinical Applications.
• Legend and History:Solomonseal Root.
• Solomonseal Root Combinations and folk remedies.
• Summary:Solomonseal Root.
• Research Update:Rhizoma Polygonati or Solomonseal Root.

Botanical Info of Rhizoma Polygonati.:

English Names:Manyflower Solomonseal Rhizome, Siberian Solomonseal Rhizome, King Solomonseal Rhizome.

 Latin Names Botanical Source:1.Polygonatum sibiricum Delar.ex Redoute[P.chinense Kunth] 2.Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua [P.multiflorum brachynema Hand. -Mazz.] 3.Polygonatum kingianum Coll.et Hemsl.[P.agglutinatum Hua]
 Latin Names(Recipe):1.Rhizoma Polygonati Sibirici. 2.Rhizoma Polygonati Cyrtonem. 3.Rhizoma Polygonati Kingiain.

 Common Names:Huang Jing,Tiger Ginger,Chicken-Head Ginseng,Chicken-Head Solomonseal Root,Yellow Chicken Grass.

 Other Names:LongXian,Bai Ji,TuZhu,ChuiZhu,JiGe,MiFu,TuZhu,LuZhu,ChongLou,JiuQiong,
 WuYiZhi,WoSui,GouGe,MaJian,XianRenYuLiang,QiJing,YeShengJiang,MiFu,YeXianJiang,
 ShanShengJiang,YuZhuHuangJing,BaijIhuangjing,TuLingZhi,ShanDaoJiu,LaiJiang.

 This herb is the dry rhizoma of Liliaceae family plant Polygonatum kinganum Coll.et Hemsl.(Dian Huangjing),Polygonatum sibiricum Red.(Huangjing) and Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua(DuoHua Huangjing).
 

 According to diferent shapes and origins,spice named and classified as Ginger-Shape Solomonseal Root(from rhizoma of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua),Chicken-Head Solomonseal Root(from rhizoma of Polygonatum sibiricum Red.), and Big-Size Solomonseal Root(from rhizoma of Polygonatum kinganum Coll.et Hemsl.)
 The best quality comes from Ginger-Shape Solomonseal Root,or the same as root of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua.

 Main Area:Solomonseal is a precious herb with wonderful applications spread to many areas of China:HeBei,Nei Menggu,ShaanXi,GuiZhou,HuNan,Yunnan,AnHui,ZheJiang,GuangXi,etc.

 Collection:Dig out in spring or autumn,clear off residue stems and fibre roots,clean soil,dip into boiling water a few minutes,or briazed,then dry in the sun,cut into pieces for preparation.

Reference:

• 1.Solomonseal Rhizome from China,the south Ksitigarbha Huang Jing,the north Changbai Ginseng,Legend,history and folk remedy uses.

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♣ last edit date:27th,Oct.2010.