Chinese Herbalism
Polygala root
Polygala tenuifolia
Also known as Yuan Zhi.
In TCM, connects Heart and Kidneys, opens orifices, resolves phlegm-mist mind processed (Zhi Yuan Zhi with Gan Cao) reduces irritation classical use for wisdom, memory modern neuroprotective research promising but preclinical American Dragon Materia Medica
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Seizures
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dream-disturbed sleep
- Poor concentration
- Abscess
- Poor memory
- Depression
- Angina pectoris
- Sores
- Copious viscous phlegm difficult to expectorate
- Boils
- Palpitations
- Kan Herb
- Restlessness
- Anxiety
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Insomnia
- Spasms
- Disorientation
- Forgetfulness
- Bronchitis
- Inflammation
- Nervous tension
- Respiratory congestion
- Stress
- Respiratory complaints
- Cognitive decline
- Brain fog
- Neurodegenerative diseases
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| decoction | decoction 3-15g/day | 3000-15000 mg |
| extract | extract 100-300mg 2-3x daily | 100-300 mg |
| tincture | tincture 2-4ml American Dragon | 2-4 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. In TCM, connects Heart and Kidneys, opens orifices, resolves phlegm-mist mind processed (Zhi Yuan Zhi with Gan Cao) reduces irritation classical use for wisdom, memory modern neuroprotective research promising but preclinical American Dragon Materia Medica
primary-actions. Polygala root acts primarily as: Nervine, Expectorant, Anxiolytic, Nootropic. Secondary actions include Sedative, Neuroprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Antidepressant.
indications. Polygala root is traditionally indicated for: Seizures, Alzheimer's disease, Dream-disturbed sleep, Poor concentration, Abscess, Poor memory, Depression, Angina pectoris, Sores, Copious viscous phlegm difficult to expectorate, Boils, Palpitations, Kan Herb, Restlessness, Anxiety, and 16 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Polygala root include: triterpene saponins (polygalasaponin XXXII, tenuifolin, senegenin, tenuigenin, polygalacic acid), oligosaccharide esters, xanthones anti-Alzheimer review, Plants journal.
In formulas
Polygala root stands in 59 documented formulas in the library, among them yǎng zhêng tông yòu tāng, nèi bù huáng qi tāng, rén shèn yǎng róng tang, gui pí tàng, huán shào dàn, sàng pião xião sǎn.
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