Herbal Information for Solomon Seal in Cut Form

Common Name:   Solomon Seal, Solomon's Seal, Jade Bamboo, Angular Solomon's Seal, Muhrusuleyman

Botanical Name:  Polygonatum odoratum rhizome

Pin Yin Name:  Yu Zhu

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   One pound  (1lb)

Form:   Cut / Sliced, not uniform pieces. Lab Tested

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Nuherbs Lab Test - Geo-Authentic Herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Do not use with cases where damp phlegm and qi stagnation in the stomach is present.

California Prop 65  

Additional Information About Solomon Seal:  

• Nourishes lungs
• Nourishes stomach yin
• Moistens dryness
• Moistens sinew  

Product Properties: Sweet, Slightly Cold, Slightly Bitter

Channels: Lung, Stomach

Naturally Occurring Components:  Convallamarin, Convallarin, Quercitol, Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid, Vitamin A, kaempferol 

Solomon's Seal Therapeutic Properties

Solomon's Seal is known mostly for its action on tendons, joints, ligaments, and the musculoskeletal system.  As a yin tonic, Solomon's Seal is a restorative, nourishing, moisturizing, and lubricating tonic herb. These actions can be seen especially in the throat, and mucosa lining of the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and reproductive system of both men and women.

Solomon's seal tea has a positive effect for a dry cough, Solomon’s seal aids to soothe and remedy numerous types of cough, respiratory aliments, and lung congestion. Since it is also a demulcent, it coats the throat and helps relieve the irritation causing a cough.

Solomon’s seal consists of allantoin which is an anti-inflammatory agent.

Solomon’s seal reinforces in regulating and maintaining  blood pressure. Solomon's seal contains convallarin which supports cardiovascular health. Convallarin is a cardio glycoside.

Solomon’s seal has a mild, slightly sweet, nutty taste.

Roots are rich in starch, this can be extracted by beating or grinding the dried root, the starch can then be used to make bread or can be mixed in other foods such as soups.

Native Americans consumed the starch-rich rhizomes of smooth Solomon’s seal as a potato-like food used to make breads and soups.

Solomon's seal is traditionally prepared as both a tincture and tea; both hot and cold infusion may be indicated. To experience the full benefit of its demulcent properties, the Solomon Seal should be made into a cold infusion.  A cold infusion is prepared by steeping the herbs in tepid water for 7 to 10 hours.   

Solomon seal tea

• Place 1/2 teaspoon of chopped/ground root in an empty cup
• Boil tea water, wait a minute or two before pouring it into your cup
• Cover and steep for 7-10 minutes 

* Additional supplementary herbs that blend beautifully with Solomon's seal are:

• Horsetail
• Nettle leaf 

Nuherbs takes great care to ensure the herb is harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.

About Nuherbs Lab Tested Quality.

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

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

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

Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.

We encourage you to educate yourself on herbs and supplements, by researching reputable sites, and books. Having an open discussion with your physician on what will be most beneficial for your health issues. And lastly discussing interaction of herbs and pharmaceuticals with your pharmacist or physician. 

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. Our web page is constantly expanding, as of today we have articles on: 

• How to make salves, poultice, tinctures, teas, capsules, gargles, and foot bathes
• How to make a citrus facial splash
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• Citrus potpourri basket 

 References:
https://trustherb.com/health-benefits-of-solomon-seal-also-cakked-mahameda/
https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/smooth-solomons-seal/
https://www.wildrootsapothecary.com/blogs/herbal-musings/solomons-seal-the-musculoskeletal-healing-wizard