Botanical Index No. 253

Chinese Senega Root

polygala tenuifolia

Medicinal Actions

Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Cardiotonic, Cerebrotonic, Expectorant, Sedative, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

Bitter Tranquilizer Abscess Amnesia Anxiety Asthma Bronchosis Catarrh Cold Convulsion Cough Fright Insomnia Nephrosis Nervousness Neurosis Nightmare Palpitation Sore Spermatorrhea Stress Swelling

General Dosage

1.5–6 g dry root/day or 3–12 ml fl extract.