Yuan Zhi
Polygala | 遠志
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SKU P5710
Ingredient: Polygala root (yuan zhi).
| Mandarin: 遠志 Pin-Yin: Yuan Zhi English: Polygala Korean: 원지 Romaji: Onji Kanji: 遠志 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Polygalae Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels Entered:
- Heart, lung
Herb Actions:
- Calms the spirit and heart
- Expels phlegm, clears the orifices, and aids in cough relief
- Alleviates swelling and aids in reduction of abscesses
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with yin deficiency with heat signs
Commonly Found In:
- Ginseng & Longan Combination; Ginseng & Zizyphus Formula; Mantis Formula; Ginseng, Bupleurum & Longan Combination; Ginseng Nutritive Combination