Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome
Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma, Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati
Yu Zhu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To nourish yin, promote the production of body fluid, and relieve dryness syndromes.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Lung stomach yin damage, dry cough, dry throat, diabetes mellitus due to internal heat.