Yuan Zhi-Polygala Cured Root-Radix Polygalae

Yuan Zhi, known as Polygala tenuifolia, is a widely used Shen-calming and phlegm-transforming herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is known for its ability to nourish the Heart, enhance memory, calm the mind, and resolve phlegm misting the Heart. Yuan Zhi is commonly prescribed for conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, poor memory, mental fog, emotional distress, and excessive phlegm accumulation.

Fonctions et avantages

Calms the Shen and Relieves Insomnia and Anxiety
Utilisé pour traiter restlessness, palpitations, emotional instability, and poor sleep caused by Heart and Kidney disharmony.

Enhances Memory and Supports Cognitive Function
Traditionally used to improve focus, mental clarity, and memory retention, especially in elderly individuals or those with stress-induced forgetfulness.

Transforms Phlegm and Clears the Mind
Efficace pour mental fog, disorientation, and difficulty concentrating caused by excessive phlegm misting the Heart.

Reduces Phlegm and Opens the Lungs
Utilisé pour cough with excessive phlegm, wheezing, and difficulty breathing associated with lung congestion.

Indications
Les personnes ayant insomnia, nightmares, or frequent waking due to mental agitation
Personnes en situation de forgetfulness, mental fatigue, or brain fog
Les patients atteints de phlegm-related emotional disturbances or anxiety
Les personnes souffrant de excessive mucus production, cough, or respiratory congestion

Diagnostic de la langue et du pouls en MTC
Langue : Pale or red with a greasy coating (indicating phlegm misting the Heart)
Pouls : Slippery and rapid (suggesting excessive phlegm or internal heat)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Yuan Zhi
Heart and Kidney Disharmony – Insomnia, palpitations, emotional distress
Phlegm Misting the Heart – Mental fog, confusion, forgetfulness
Lung Phlegm Accumulation – Cough, wheezing, excessive mucus

Précautions et contre-indications
Ne convient pas aux personnes souffrant de Déficience en Yin avec signes de chaleur.
À éviter en cas de stomach irritation or ulcers, as it may be too stimulating.
A utiliser avec précaution dans pregnancy and individuals with dry cough.

Conclusion
Yuan Zhi is a versatile Shen-calming and cognitive-supporting herb in TCML'Institut d'études de marché (IEM) est apprécié pour sa capacité à enhance memory, clear phlegm, improve mental clarity, and relieve emotional distress. Son dual role in calming the mind and transforming phlegm makes it a powerful herb for insomnia, forgetfulness, anxiety, and respiratory issues.