Polygala Senega Polygala senega, Senega Snake root Polygala senegaDarstellung und Beschreibung sammtliche, Berg, 1858 Medizinal Pflanzen, Kohler, 1883 Whole Senega root and cross-sections of the root.(Notes on Pharmacognosy, Otto Augustus Wall, 1902) Botanical name: Polygala senegaTCM uses P. tenuifolia and P. sibirica; see Polygala Yuan Zhi Parts used: Root Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, Pungent. Uses: 1. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:-Cough, Wheezing with copious sputum that is hard to clear-chronic Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma-Croup, Whooping Cough-Emphysema with moist, labored breathing2. Moves Qi, Opens Obstructions:-promotes Menstruation; Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea-obstructions of the abdominal organs3. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:-Edema, Water retention from Damp-as an aid in Rheumatism4. Resists Poison:-Fever-Small Pox, Typhoid, Syphilis-Snake Bite5. Emetic and Purgative:-full doses are emetic and purgative Dose: Powder: half–1 or 2 grams (traditionally 10 grains–half Dram); 1 gram or 15 grains is a common dose.Tincture (1:5): 2–5 mls; Tincture (1:6 with proof spirit): 15–30 drops, three or more times daily.Fluid Extract (1:1): 1–3 grams Comment:: The Chinese and Western species of Polygala appear quite similar in composition and appearance. Substitute: The Chinese Senega (Yuan Zhi) has reportedly been used as a Substitute for American Senega. Main Combinations: 1. Cough with excess phlegm:i. Senega with Almond and Licoriceii. Senega with…

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