Rhizoma polygonati, or known as Polygonatum and Huang Jing in mandarin, has long been considered as an amazing Chinese herb that is good at prolonging life. No wonder Taoists claim that long-term consumption of this herb can make a person become immortal. Myths aside, it is still one of miracle herbs that can be edible on daily basis. As a matter of fact, today it is still frequently used as a qi tonic by soaked in wine or stewed with chicken. As you know, generally tonics may more or less spoil your appetite but Polygonatum is one of the exceptions thanks to its relatively mild nature.

Health Benefits:

1. To nourish yin, promote the production of body fluids, and relieve dryness syndrome.

2. Anti-aging effect on the immune system.

3. Hypolipidemic and anti-atherosclerotic effect.

4. Protection of myocardial function, protect the liver, protecting nerve function, antibacterial effect.

5. Polygonum with adrenal cortical hormone-like effect.

6. Polygonum and preparation can extend the growth cycle of diploid cells, the cell growth vigorous, life extension. 

Application:

1. As the raw materials of drugs, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;

2. As active ingredients of health products, it is mainly used in health product industry;

3. As pharmaceutical raw materials.