You will receive 3 fresh Solomon's Seal roots, these root can be planted in a shady area or used to make tea, tinctures or salves.
Solomon's Seal root, scientifically known as Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, is a plant that has been associated with various health benefits. The root of this plant is rich in polysaccharides, saponins, and other bioactive compounds, which contribute to its potential health benefits. Salomon's Seal root has been traditionally used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, respiratory conditions, and as a general tonic to support overall well-being.
In Korean traditional medicine, Salomon's Seal root, known as Yu Zhu, is highly regarded for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have cooling and nourishing effects on the body. Yu Zhu is often used as a herbal remedy to aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and support lung health. It is also commonly used to help strengthen the immune system and enhance vitality.
Solomon's seal is used to treat lung disorders, reduce swelling (inflammation), and to dry out tissue and draw it together (as an astringent).
Use as a slave to the skin for bruises, ulcers, or boils, hemorrhoids, skin redness, and water retention (edema).
Solomon's Seal Dosage
Tincture: (1:5) 3-5 ml 3x daily
Tea (Infusion): 1 tsp shredded Polygonatum multiflorum with 1 c cold water. Let stand for 8-10 hours.
To drink: Heat up and take very hot 3x daily.
Best if used as a tonic herb over a period of more than 6 weeks.
Healing Bones with Solomon's Seal
Known for its musculoskeletal supportive properties, Solomon’s seal reduces inflammation which makes it useful in treating pain from tendonitis, carpel tunnel, arthritis, bursitis, joint pain, bruising and other injuries.
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BONE BENEFIT
According to Matthew Woods, Solomon’s seal has “the intelligence to set bones,”1 and aids in the balancing of calcium, making it an excellent support for breaking up bone spurs and potentially helping with osteoarthritis. -
AMPHOTERIC ABILITY
Thanks to its lubricating properties, Solomon’s seal can aid in proper functioning of joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. -
WOUND HEALING
Solomon's seal can help with sprains/strains, inflamed tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, and repetitive stress injuries. It can also be used topically to heal minor wounds and bruising. -
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AID
Eases joint injury, weak joints, arthritis (especially arthritis associated with older injuries), carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow. Also provides support for to stiffness, injury, and overuse of connective tissue, and hemorrhoids. Immunity booster Solomon’s seal can give the immune system the boost it needs to it help fight infection. Studies have also shown its ability to induce autophagy (removing dysfunctional cells) in cancer cells, induce cell death (apoptosis) in cancer cells, and block epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR.2 -
FEMALE CURATIVE
Considered to be a yin tonic, Solomon’s seal strengthens estrogen, tonifies the ovaries, and reduces ovarian and vaginal pain and irritation. -
BREATHE EASY
Polygonatum multiflorum is a demulcent, making it soothing to respiratory mucosa, moistening and nutritive for throat and lungs, and helping with dry coughs and tuberculosis. -
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SAFETY
May lower blood sugar in diabetics. Berries are considered toxic. As always, consult your healthcare provider before embarking on any new supplement routine to make sure that it is right for you and your specific condition.
Prairie Doctor, a Vancouver based apothecary sells Solomon's Seal tincture in 50ml amber bottles which are available in larger health food stores and can be purchased in Toronto at The Big Carrot on Danforth Ave. The tincture can be added to water and ingested as directed by your healthcare practitioner, or used topically as a liniment, applied to sore joints and brittle bones.
How to Make Solomon's Seal Infused Oil*
*Adapted from the recipe of the same name by herbalist Matthew Woods, as featured in The Herbal Handbook for Home and Health by Pip Waller.
This oil can be used topically as is, or integrated into the following salve recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- ½ lb dried Solomon's Seal root.
- 1 cup safflower or olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place dried root in a 500mL mason jar and cover with olive oil.
- Screw on lid and let sit, out of direct sunlight for 6 weeks. Alternately, gently heat ingredients over low temperature (do not boil) for 4 hours to infuse the oil.
Use topically over sore joints and tendons.
Solomon's Seal Salve
You can also make a creamy, easy-to-spread salve which is ideal for easing topical bruises and strains.
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup + 5 tsp Polygonatum multiflorum infused oil
- 3 Tbsp beeswax, grated
- 1600 IU vitamin E
INSTRUCTIONS
- Gently heat oil and beeswax together until melted. Stir in vitamin E.
- Pour into a glass container and keep in a cool, dark place.