Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal Rhizome, Polygonatum)

Herb 15 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Channels:

LU, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati

Chinese:

玉竹

Tone Marks:

yù zhú

Translation:

Jade Bamboo

Chinese Herb Actions

• Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin, Moistens Dryness
  Treats dry cough, dry throat, irritability, and thirst. Also for cough with scanty, sticky sputum or chronic respiratory disorders with a consumptive cough. Treats wasting and thirsting disorder with intense hunger and constipation. Treats symptoms of Stomach Yin Deficiency including hunger but no desire to eat, dull epigastric pain, stomach discomfort, dry mouth and dry tongue.
• Extinguishes Wind, Softens and Moistens the Sinews
  For Pain and spasms in the sinews due to wind generated by deficient Fluids. For dizziness due to internal wind.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases of loose stools due to cold
• Do not use in cases of Spleen Deficiency, Stomach Deficiency, Phlegm-Damp, Phlegm Stagnation, and Qi Stagnation

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Overdose may lead to mild reactions including nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, as well as pruritus or papular rash.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency