Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum
Family:Polygonatum odoratum; Antiperiodic; Antitussive; Cardiotonic; Demulcent; Diuretic; Hypoglycaemic; Miscellany; Ophthalmic; Resolvent; Sedative; Tonic
Common name:Solomon's seal
Solomon's seal has been used for thousands of years in herbal medicine. It is used mainly in the form of a poultice and is believed to prevent excessive bruising and to stimulate tissue repair. The root is antiperiodic antitussive cardiotonic demulcent diuretic energizer hypoglycaemic ophthalmic resolvent sedative and tonic. It is used in the treatment of dry throat dry coughs and coronary heart disease. The plant is only used in domestic medicine. An infusion is used as a diuretic and stimulant to the metabolism though no more than 3 cups per day should be taken and only over short periods. It can also be applied externally as a poultice to treat bruises small wounds etc. It has also been used to remove freckles. The root is harvested in the autumn and can be dried for later use. It should not be used internally except under expert supervision.

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