Yuan Zhi

Yuan Zhi (Polygala Tenuifolia): Natural Support for Mind, Memory, and Emotional Balance

Yuan Zhi (Polygala Tenuifolia)

Yuan Zhi, also known as Polygala tenuifolia or Chinese Senega Root, is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known for its ability to support cognitive function, emotional balance, and overall wellness. Derived from the root of the Polygala tenuifolia plant, Yuan Zhi is traditionally used to calm the mind, enhance memory, and promote restful sleep. It is often referred to as a "spirit-quieting" herb, helping to harmonize the connection between the heart and kidneys, a key principle in TCM for mental clarity and emotional health. Whether used as a tea, powder, or tincture, Yuan Zhi offers a natural solution for stress, anxiety, and cognitive support, making it a valuable addition to holistic wellness practices.

Yuan Zhi (Polygala Tenuifolia)

Product Name	Health Benefit	Why It Works	Form
Yuan Zhi Herbal Tea	Calms the mind and promotes restful sleep	Contains natural compounds that soothe the nervous system and reduce anxiety.	Loose tea or tea bags
Yuan Zhi Tincture	Enhances memory and cognitive clarity	A concentrated extract that supports brain function and improves focus.	Liquid tincture
Yuan Zhi Powder	Reduces stress and promotes emotional balance	Easily absorbed, delivering adaptogenic benefits for stress and mood regulation.	Fine herb powder
Yuan Zhi Capsules	Supports overall wellness and emotional health	Convenient capsules for daily support of mental clarity and emotional harmony.	Capsules

Why Yuan Zhi Works

1. Calms the Nervous System: Its natural compounds interact with the brain to reduce stress and anxiety.
2. Enhances Cognitive Function: Known to improve memory and focus by supporting the connection between the heart and kidneys in TCM.
3. Balances Emotions: Acts as an adaptogen to regulate mood and promote emotional well-being.
4. Supports Restful Sleep: Relaxes the body and mind, making it ideal for improving sleep quality.

Shop Yuan Zhi Forms and Sizes Below

Common Name: Polygala Root
Botanical Name: Polygala tenuifolia
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Yuan Zhi, Zhi Yuan Zhi
Yuan Zhi Dosage: Follow your doctor or health care professional's instructions.
Yuan Zhi Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Yuan Zhi Benefits & Information

Yuan Zhi is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is known for many benefits. It relieves swelling, nourishes the heart, dispels phlegm, rids abscess, calms the spirit, and calms the heart.
Yuan Zhi Properties: Warm, Acrid, Bitter
Yuan Zhi Channels: Lungs, Heart, Small Intestine
Yuan Zhi Chemical Components: onjisaponinA, B, C, D, E, F, G; tenuifolin; 2beta, 27-dihydroxy-23-carboxyoleanolic acid 3-beta-O-glucoside; tenuigenin A; tenuigenin B, onjixanthone; 1, 6-dihydroxy-3, 7-dimethoxy xanthone; 1-hydroxy-3, 6, 7-trimethoxy xanthonel; 5-anhydro-D-sorbitol; N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; 3, 4, 5-trimethoxy-cinnamic acid; polygalitol; tenuidine

Herbs that Combine With Yuan Zhi 

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References
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Yuan-Zhi-Cid5020, 
https://scholars.mssm.edu/en/publications/potential-antidepressant-properties-of-radix-polygalae-yuan-zhi-2
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589377719300114
https://selfhacked.com/blog/polygala-tenuifolia/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20541923/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2020/6807879

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