botanical name(s): Polygonatum multiflorum, Polygonatum officinale
synonyms: Solomon's seal
part(s) used: root, rhizome
qualities:
affinities:
actions: astringent, demulcent, tonic
dosage:
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.
therapy:
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 2; see alkaloid toxidrome, cardiac glycoside toxidrome
constituents: alkaloids, cardiac glycosides
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