Solomon’s Seal

Polygonatum biflorum

Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid, Arthritis, Wounds/Skin, Gastrointestinal (GI), Respiratory, Reproductive, Neuroprotective, Blood glucose

Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid – stimulates tissue repair, tendonitis, joints, stretched (overused) muscles or ligaments. Apply root tincture to the area 2-3 times a day.

Wounds/Skin – stimulates tissue repair, dry skin, wounds, boils, hemorrhoids, acne, skin redness or bruising (f.e. black eye)

GI – GI irritation and sores, dysentery (root has mucilaginous properties); cold infusion tea – indigestion, heart burn, inflammation of the GI, diarrhea, ulcers

Respiratory – tuberculosis, expectorant properties (loosens mucus), cough (dry and productive), respiratory infections, sore throat, bronchial congestion – best is to use cold infusion tea for respiratory issues

Reproductive – men and women, vaginal dryness, menstrual issues such as cramps, menopause, fertility problems, premature ejaculation

Neuroprotective – use for brain fog – helps with focus and mental clarity

Blood glucose – lowers blood sugar

Use: root as a tincture, tea or make a salve or balm. Roots can be soaked in water and prepared like potatoes and eaten. Roots can be also dried and used as flower. Young shoots can be prepared like asparagus. Berries should not be eaten (only a small quantities) because they can induce diarrhea and vomiting.  

Contraindictaions: before and after surgery due to sugar lowering properties;  caution with diabetes (lower blood sugar); do not take if pregnant.

Use it for short period of time.

It grows from rhizomes underground. The true one has bell-shaped flowers hanging from the leaves vine in straight line (the species we use). False one has flowers at the end only.