Polygonatum cyrtonema
Polygonatum cyrtonema, commonly known as Solomon's Seal, is a perennial herb highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its nourishing properties, it is frequently used to tonify Yin, moisten the lungs, and nourish the heart. This versatile plant serves as a vital component in various restorative herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Polygonatum cyrtonema
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Polygonatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polygonatum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Polygonatum cyrtonema, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 多花黄精 (zh), 城口黄精 (zh), and specifically as 多花黄精 in both mainland China (zh-cn) and Taiwan (zh-tw). Additionally, in Arabic, the species is known as عقداء منحنية (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多花黄精 | Wikidata |
| ar | عقداء منحنية | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多花黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多花黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 城口黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 多花黄精（囊丝黄精、长叶黄精） | Wikidata |
| zh | 山捣臼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白岌黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山桂花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several major regions within China. Its native range can be found extensively throughout China South-Central. Additionally, the species is well-distributed across the territories of China North-Central. It also maintains a significant population in China Southeast. Collectively, these areas define the primary geographical distribution of Polygonatum cyrtonema.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polygonatum cyrtonema, possesses a distinct morphological structure that contributes to its medicinal value. The most significant part of the species is the fleshy rhizomes, which are often the primary focus of traditional pharmacological use. Each individual rhizome typically grows horizontally beneath the soil surface, forming a storage organ for nutrients. Rising from these underground structures is the stem, which serves as the central axis supporting the plant's upward growth. Finally, the leaf arrangement along the stem is essential for photosynthesis, providing the energy necessary for the development of both the foliage and the medicinal Rhizo-mes.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 12
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polygonatum cyrtonema has 71 reported phytochemicals identified across 101 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, glucose, polysaccharide, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 71
- Scientific sources
- 101
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| saponins | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| glucose | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auxin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polygonatum cyrtonema has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Polygonatum cyrtonema has 17 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, Alzheimer's disease, Yin deficiency, abiotic stresses, cancer.
- Total uses
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yin deficiency | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abiotic stresses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |