Herbal Information for Yuan Zhi in Lab-Tested Cut Form

Common Names: Radix Plygalae Tenuifoliae, Polygala, Chinese Senega Root, Senega Root
Botanical Name:  Polygala spp.; Radix
Pin Yin Name:  Yuan Zhi
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Cut / Pieces
Dosage: Consult physican for best treatment for your health issues
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs Lab Tested
Caution:  Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Do not use with Spleen Deficency
California Prop 65
Notes:  This herb is raw, though we do have the processed form of Yuan Zhi as well.

Additional Information About Polygala Root

• This root has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an herb that Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
• Yuan Zhi is beneficial as a calmative and improves restlessness
• Nourish the Heart
• Calm the Spirit
• Promotes a Calm Mind and a Mental Well-Being
• Supports Natural Sleep Patterns
• Encourages a Systemic Response to Stress
  
• Dispels phlegm for resuscitation
• Rids abscess
• Relieves swelling
• Contains sedative properties
  

Product Properties: Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Warm
Channels/Meridians:  Heart, Lung
Naturally Occurring Components: Onjisaponin, tenuifolin, tenuigenin A, 1-hydroxy-3, 6, 7-trimethoxy xanthone, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine

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Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Microbacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

Reference: http://alternativehealing.org/yuan_zhi.htm
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/YuanZhi.html
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Yuan-Zhi-Cid5020
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18693285