酒黃精 · Jiu Huang Jing
Tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Boosts qi and nourishes yin, fortifies the spleen, moistens the lung, benefits the kidney.
| Latin Name | Polygonati Rhizoma |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 酒黃精 · Jiu Huang Jing |
| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
| Botanical Origin | The dried rhizome of Polygonatum sibiricum Red. (Liliaceae), processed with wine. |
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Neutral |
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Lung, Kidney |
Jiu Huang Jing (Wine-processed Solomonseal Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Guizhou, Yunnan, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Anhui.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Neutral
Channels Entered: Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Identification & Quality Standard
Polygonati Rhizoma
Botanical Origin
The dried rhizome of Polygonatum sibiricum Red. (Liliaceae), processed with wine.
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Guizhou, Yunnan, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Anhui.
Quality Requirements
Superior is thick, soft, blackish-brown, sweet.
Irregular thick slices. After wine processing, surface is blackish-brown, lustrous, soft and sticky. Wine aroma, sweet taste.
Sweet; NeutralSpleenLungKidney
Boosts qi and nourishes yin, fortifies the spleen, moistens the lung, benefits the kidney.
In the Chinese materia medica, Jiu Huang Jing is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
