Polygonatum sibiricum
Polygonatum sibiricum, commonly known as Siberian Solomon's Seal, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, its rhizomes contain bioactive polysaccharides and saponins. These compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for supporting respiratory health, reducing inflammation, and nourishing the body's vital restorative energies.
- Scientific name: Polygonatum sibiricum
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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 sibiriacum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Arabic, it is called عقداء سيبيرية, while in Chinese, it is widely recognized as 黄精 (including the simplified form 黄精 in mainland China). In Japanese, the plant is known as オウセイ, and in the Lzh language, it is identified as 黃精.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | عقداء سيبيرية | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄精 | Wikidata |
| ja | オウセイ | Wikidata |
| lzh | 黃精 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃精 | Wikidata |
| ja | 黄精 | Wikidata |
| zh | 树刁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 老虎姜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 笔管菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. In the Russian territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically within Buryatiya and Chitа. Its range extends into China, where it is documented throughout the Manchuria region. Additionally, the species is present in the Inner Mongolia area of China. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the North-Central part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polygonatum sibiricum, is characterized by its specialized underground structures that are central to its medicinal properties. The most significant part used in traditional medicine is the thick, fleshy rhizome, which often develops into a swollen, starch-rich tuber-like structure. These modified rhizomes serve as the primary storage organs for the plant, housing various bioactive compounds. While the system includes standard fibrous roots that aid in nutrient uptake, much of the pharmacological interest lies within the chemical composition of the rhizome itself and the potential influence of root exudates released into the surrounding soil.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root exudates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polygonatum sibiricum has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 46 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, flavonoids, PSP, polysaccharide, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 46
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| PSP | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloretin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-syringaresinol-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3'-methoxydaidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4',5-dihydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Polygonatum sibiricum has 8 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Polygonatum sibiricum has 34 reported medicinal uses identified across 45 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include weight loss, antioxidant, breast cancer, cancer, fatigue.
- Total uses
- 34
- Scientific sources
- 45
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| weight loss | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immunity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polydipsia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphagia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |