Pharmaceutical Name : Rhizome Polygonati
Botanical Name : 1. Polygonatum
sibiricum Red.; 2. Polygonatum cyrtonema
Hua; 3. Polygonatum kingianum Coll.,
et Hemsl.
Common Name : Siberian solomonseal
rhizome
Source of Earliest Record : Mingyi
Bielu
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The rhizomes are dug
in autumn. After the fibrous root
have been removed, the rhizomes are
dried in the sun and cut into slices.
Properties & Taste: Sweet and
neutral
Meridians: Spleen, lung and kidney
Functions:
1. To nourish the yin and moisten
the lungs;
2. To tonify the spleen and promote
qi
Indications &
Combinations:
1. Cough due to lung yin deficiency.
Siberian solomonseal (Huangjing) is
used with Glehnia root (Shashen),
Tendrilled fritillary bulb (Chuanbeimu)
and Anemarrhena rhizome (Zhimu).
2. Kidney essence deficiency manifested
as soreness in the lower back, dizziness
and heat in the feet. Siberian solomonseal
(Huangjing) is used with Wolfberry
fruit (Gouqizi) and Grossy privet
fruit (Nuzhenzi).
3. Deficient qi of the spleen and
stomach manifested as lassitude, poor
appetite and weak and forceless pulse.
Siberian solomonseal (Huangjing) is
used with Pilose asiabell root (Dangshen)
and White atractylodes (Baizhu).
4. Deficient yin of the spleen and
stomach manifested as poor appetite,
dry mouth, constipation and red tongue
proper with no coating. Siberian solomonseal
(Huangjing) is used with Glehnia root
(Shashen), Ophiopogon root (Maidong)
and Germinated millet (Guya).
5. Diabetes. Siberian solomonseal
(Huangjing) is used with Astragalus
root (Huangqi), Trichosanthes root
(Tianhuafen), Ophiopogon root (Maidong)
and Fresh rehmannia root (Shengdihuang).
Dosage: 10-20 g (30-60 g for the
fresh herb)
Cautions & Contraindications:
This herb is contraindicated in cases
of deficient spleen with dampness
or cough with profuse sputum or diarrhea
due to cold in the spleen and stomach. |
