Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is a medicinal herb that has diverse healing properties.
It can be used as a herbal tincture (best use), salve, tea or supplement. As an alternative medicine, it gives relief, healing or mending to sports injuries and other acute injuries related to tendons, joints, ligaments, bones, bruises, connecting tissues, cartilage, osteoarthritis, etc. It also soothes and repairs gastrointestinal inflammation and injuries. It is effective for feminine issues, such as menstrual cramps, PMS, bleeding, and the like. Additionally, it is known to lower blood pressure, relieve dry coughs, and to increase concentration and mental clarity.

This site offers products, information & testimonials in hope to create a more thorough and practical body of knowledge about Solomon's Seal for individuals, health care professionals, sports enthusiasts, and gardeners.

As dedicated gardeners and wellness practitioners for over 30 years, we believe Solomon's Seal is truly a blessed plant to be honored and respected on this beautiful planet Earth. If you want to know more about us and the integrity of our work, please click About Us. We are dedicated to offering the highest quality tinctures, salves and essences, all handmade at Cortesia Sanctuary in Eugene, Oregon.

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Looking for the Magic Bullet: A Word of Caution
by Dr. C. Forrest McDowell

Let's face it. Everyone is looking for the "Magic Bullet" that somehow cures their ailments and discomforts. The multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry as well as the alternative health care industry are totally dependent on peoples' needs to find relief. But in truth, the history of humans has always been about discovering and using the curative properties of nature, including plants.

There are certain discoveries (aspirin, which is derived from the willow tree, comes to mind) that have had a profound effect on palliation and cure. They must, of course, be used in moderation. Attention must be paid to drug interaction so that the use of incompatible remedies does not effectively neutralize their benefits or create unwanted side effects.

History has been very kind to Solomon's Seal. It truly does seem to have diverse healing qualities, with little or no known contraindications or side effects. However, please be sensible about it or any other intervention. The higher one's expectations the greater the potential disappointments.

Be very cautious with your imagination. Don't imagine Solomon's Seal (or any other intervention, for that matter) is working. We can't emphasize this enough. Instead, become attentive to the signals of your body, especially upon rising in the morning or when active (such as exercising or engaging in normal daily activities). You might even want to keep a journal of your observations. Additionally, you might want to assess certain lifestyle choices around diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, and the use of other medications and stimulants (alcohol, recreational drugs, energy drinks, etc.).

In truth, the Magic Bullet we all seek is really dependent upon one thing: the type of lifestyle we create that meets the wellness needs of our body, mind and spirit. In this sense, the benefits you feel from using Solomon's Seal, or any natural intervention, may be the stimulus you need to review and refine personal lifestyle choices that overall affect your wellness. No herbal remedy, no matter how effective, can replace the need for consistent and high level responsibility in that regard.