Solomonseal Rhizome, Rhizome of Fragrant Solomonseal
Rhizoma Polygonati, Polygonati Rhizoma
Huang Jing

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To reinforce qi and nourish yin, to invigorate the function of the spleen, to moisten the lung, and to benefit the kidney.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Yin vacuity taxation cough, lung heat dry cough, fatigue hypodynamia due to spleen vacuity, reduced food intake with dry mouth, diabetes mellitus, limp aching lumbus and knees due to kidney yin vacuity, impotence and emission, tinnitus and dim vision, premature graying in beard and hair, vacuity and marked emaciation, wind lai lichen.