Single Herb Glossary
Huáng Jīng 黄精
| Pharmaceutical name | Polygonati Rhizoma polygonatum rhizome, Siberian Solomon's seal, "yellow essence" |
| Category | Tonify Qi |
| Key Properties | Tonifies the Qi Nourishes the Yin Augments the Essence |
| Properties | Sweet Neutral |
| Tropism | KD, LU, SP |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Tonifies SP Qi & Augments SP Yin 2) Enriches Yin & Moistens LU (dry cough) |
| Dosages | 9-15g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Sticky and greasy in nature, may create Dampness and stagnation; not recommeneded for Dampness with Spleen Def, cough with profuse sputum, diarrhea due to Cold, fullness & distention from Qi stagnation |
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| Chemical Composition | Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid, aspartic acid, homoserine, diaminobutyric acid, digitalis glycoside, vitexin xyloside |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: extract has demonstrated inhibitory action against S. aureus, acid-fast bacilli, and some dermatophytes • Antidiabetic: administration of extract associated with initial elevation followed by reduction of plasma glucose levels in rabbits; extract especially effective in reducing plasma glucose levels raised by adrenaline • Adaptogenic: intraperitoneal injection prolonged swimming time of mice • Cardiovascular: associated with increase in heart rate, reduction in blood pressure, and dilation of coronary arteries • Antihyperlipidemic: administration of extract for 30 days showed marked reduction in triglycerides and cholesterol levels in rats |
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