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Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum, is a perennial woodland plant cherished in traditional medicine. Often called Solomon's Seal, its fragrant, bell-shaped flowers and tuberous rhizomes possess restorative properties. Historically used to nourish Yin and soothe dryness, this versatile species remains a cornerstone of herbal healing traditions.

Family
Not available
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum

Distribution

This plant is found across several regions in Northern Europe. Specifically, its range includes the country of Denmark. It is also widely distributed throughout the Scandinavian peninsula, occurring in both Norway and Sweden. Furthermore, the species can be located in Finland. Finally, its geographical presence extends to the islands of Great Britain.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Planta medica
  3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract of the rhizomes, rhizome segments with top buds.

Preparations reported for Polygonatum odoratum var. odoratum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extract of the rhizomes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizome segments with top buds 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extract of the rhizomes

  1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Rhizome segments with top buds

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials