Solomons Seal Root Tincture

Also Known As – Polygonatum biflorum, Polygonatum, King Solomon’s Seal, American Solomon’s Seal, and Yu Zhu.

Origin - USA

Overview - The medicinal use of the root of the herb Solomon’s Seal (polygonatum biflorum or multiflorum) dates back over 3,500 years ago to the era of King Solomon. He was so impressed by the plant's diverse healing qualities that he proclaimed it a gift from God, and thus named it after himself. Its more “modern day” acknowledgement was by Dioscorides and Pliny in the 1st Century, A.D. Asian medicine considers it one of the ten top healing plants. Ancient Europeans and North American Indians considered it a medicinal “workhorse” of wide value. Today, there is increasing interest in the therapeutic values of the plant.

Medicinal Uses - Solomon's Seal's wide healing potential:

• Rebuilds damaged cartilage & connecting tissue
• Reduces inflammation and speeds healing of bruises, wounds and skin irritations
• Hastens recovery from bone injuries (broken, stressed, osteoarthritis) and associated connective tissues, including arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Produces synovial fluid to reduce grinding in joints
• Tightens or loosens (as needed) tendons, ligaments, joints & attachments associated with repetitive stress, injury & inflammation
• Soothes gastrointestinal inflammation and injuries
• Loosens mucous in lungs
• Regulates blood pressure
• Treats and relieves women's issues

General Healing Properties of Solomon’s Seal Root

Sometimes it can be confusing which form of Solomon’s Seal to take: tincture, salve or tea. Below is a summary of the many properties of Solomon’s Seal. In parenthesis is listed one or more forms of the herb that best embody these characteristics – tincture, tea, or salve.

• Mild Sedative – (tea, tincture) soothes and reduces nervousness, distress, excitement, or irritation. It can also ease pain or discomfort (for example, joint pain, menstrual cramps, or hot flashes) and have a strengthening, tonic effect. 
  
• Vulnerary – (salve) heals open wounds and is useful in external applications, including poultices, salves, etc. 
  
• Demulcent - (tea (internal use) or salve (external use) a bland, mucilaginous herb, which is soothing, cooling, and moistening when applied to irritated, inflamed, or abraded tissue, especially mucus membranes, throat, lungs, and skin.
• Tonic — (tincture and tea) restores normal functions by stimulating, invigorating, strengthening, and toning the kidneys, heart, and sexual organs, and soothing the digestive system. Also very beneficial for the skin.
• Adaptogenic – (tincture and tea) helps the body to adapt to internal and environmental stresses by strengthening the immune system. Solomon’s Seal works synergistically and is highly effective when combined with other specific herbs such as agrimony, vervain, and many more.
  
• Diuretic – (tea) mildly increases the secretion, flow, and expulsion of urine.
  
• Expectorant – (tea) promotes the discharge of mucus and phlegm from the lungs and throat by means of spitting or coughing. (Sedative expectorants like Solomon’s Seal reduce irritation). 

Parts Used – Rhizomes - Wild-Crafted and Cold Processed with a 1 to 2 ratio of herb to solvent to ensure a high yield formulation for maximum benefits of the natural compounds extracted from these roots.

Precautions 

• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Solomon's Seal during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, as with taking any drug or medication, consultation with a medical practitioner may be appropriate.
  

• Diabetes: Solomon's Seal might decrease blood sugar levels. There is potential that it might interfere with blood sugar control. If you use Solomon's seal and take diabetes medications, monitor your blood sugar closely. Again, medical consultation may be appropriate.

• Surgery: Solomon's Seal might lower blood sugar levels. It might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery.

 Potential Drug Interactions

• Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) may interact with SOLOMON'S SEAL. Chlorpropamide is used to decrease blood sugar in people with diabetes. Solomon's Seal might also decrease blood sugar. Taking Solomon's seal along with chlorpropamide (Diabinese) might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your medication might need to be changed.

• Insulin may interact with SOLOMON'S SEAL. Solomon's Seal might decrease blood sugar. Insulin is also used to decrease blood sugar. Taking Solomon's Seal along with insulin might cause your blood sugar to be too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your insulin might need to be changed.

• Medications for diabetes (Anti-diabetes drugs) may interact with SOLOMON'S SEAL. Solomon's Seal might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking Solomon's Seal along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed. Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.

Preparation and Dosage - 5-7 drops, 3x daily, placed under the tongue. You may find improvement within 1-7 days; additional benefits often occurs within 2-4 weeks. Be regular with your initial use, and increase water intake!

Packaging
• 2 oz., and 4 oz. tinctures come in amber glass bottles with a dropper.
• 8 oz. and 16 oz. sizes come in amber glass bottles with a plastic screw cap and do not include a dropper.

Maintenance Use: We suggest initially using the full bottle (2 oz, up to two months). After noticeable improvement, you may reduce dosage to a few drop daily, or discontinue.

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