Prepared Rhizome of Fragrant Solomonseal
Rhizoma Polygonati Praeparata
Zhi Huang Jing

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Mild; sweet

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of weakness of the spleen and the stomach marked by lassitude, dryness in the mouth and anorexia, dry cough due to deficiency of yin of the lung, deficiency of vital essence and blood, diabetes caused by internal heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. promoting lymphocyte-blastogenesis. 2. increasing coronary flow and myocardial contractility. 3. lowering the level of blood lipids. 4. inhibiting the growth of bacillus tuberculosis and various kinds of fungi in vitro.