Polygala Root
Polygala Root is listed in the traditional category “Substances that Calm the Spirit.” Source-described actions include Calms the Spirit, sedates the Heart and clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidney; Expels Phlegm, opens the Orifices, clears the Lungs and stops coughing; Reduces abscesses and d issipates swellings. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Substances that Calm the Spirit
- Nature
- Slightly Warm / (Warm)
- Flavor
- Bitter, Acrid
- Channels
- Heart, Lung, (Liver)
Source reference: American Dragon · Yuan Zhi