Solomon's Seal Rhizome Unsulphured 500g | Yu Zhu 玉竹

Yu Zhu (玉竹), angular Solomon's seal, 500g — unsulphured. Translucent amber slices with a clean, mild sweetness. No sulphur treatment means natural colour and no sulphur smell in the pot.

• 500g of unsulphured Solomon's seal root
• Botanical name Polygonatum odoratum
• Translucent amber slices, mild and sweet
• No sulphur treatment — natural colour and smell
• One of the gentlest yin tonics in the pharmacy

Traditional use of Solomon'S Seal Rhizome

Yu Zhu is described in Chinese medicine as nourishing yin and moistening dryness without being cloying — unusual among yin tonics, and the reason it is used so freely in soups.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Yu Zhu · Chinese 玉竹 · also written 萎蕤 · pharmaceutical Latin Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati · botanical name Polygonatum odoratum · English: Solomon's seal rhizome, angular solomonseal · Cantonese: yuk juk

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.