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.

Testimonials based on personal experience speak volumes about Solomon's Seal's benefits and palliative qualities. Many people can attest to chronic or acute conditions that have caused regular discomfort. People often seek medical help, be it allopathic or naturopathic/homeopathic based, but as yet there is not a large volume of readily available information in Western cultures for the many beneficial herbs and plants, especially anecdotal information based upon personal use.

We began to solicit testimonies in Fall 2007. Because we were particular (if not cautious) about Solomon's Seal's claims, we began networking the tincture in our community. Soon, the word got out and people from other places are now using it. We are encouraging people to share with us their experiences. As we gather more and more testimonials and comments from users, we will offer ones here that speak to diverse conditions and/or benefits. You are encouraged to email us about your experiences. Use the Contact Us link at the top of this page.

NOTE: We believe privacy is paramount in sharing personal information publicly. For this reason we do not give place or city of residence. Some people also request that their last name not be fully given. We honor such requests. In any case, all testimonials are from real people!

Tendons, Ligaments, Sprains, Strains

I have seen so many cases of stretched, loose, or tight tendons cured by Solomon's Seal that I can hardly count them, probably over a hundred. I remember one man in his forties who had been a cornerback on a famous college football team. He had all sorts of problems from old injuries, such as sprains, strains, broken bones, a separated shoulder, etc. Solomon's Seal made him feel almost completely free of pain and flexible in a short time.

A woman in one of my classes had an adult son who was suffering from a stretched ligament in the ankle. The doctors estimated that it was over an inch too long and recommended surgery to cut out the elongated part and sew the ends back together. The man decided against that option, though the condition was painful and debilitating. I recommended Solomon's Seal and Horsetail, but he ended up taking Solomon's Seal and homeopathic Calcium carbonate, which was also a good idea. The stretched ligament was back to its normal size in one week. No surgery was needed.

Mathew Wood, herbalist and author
Book of Herbal Wisdom, p. 399

This testimonial comes from a doctor who saw a young man injured in a motocross jump:
He overstretched the tendons and ligaments in his ankles, especially his Achilles tendons. At the hospital, the surgeon estimated that the Achilles tendons of both feet were over stretched approximately 1.5 inches and most definitely needed surgery. He recommended that: The elongated parts of the tendons be cut out and the two ends be sewn back together; then cast the legs for 3 to 4 months, remove and start rehabilitation for another 3 months.

The family of the boy refused the recommended surgery and pursued alternative healing methods. With the aid of Solomon's Seal and Horsetail tinctures, the stretched ligaments were back to their normal size in one week much to the surprise of the parents. They told me it was a miracle. I reminded them that it wasn't a miracle but rather was within the healing recovery times seen in natural healing methods. I also shared with them that many injuries would heal with these herbs without the need for surgery.

They returned to the surgeon's office two weeks later for a follow-up examination. Following that examination the surgeon told them that both Achilles tendons were now normal and wanted to know what they did. They told him they saw a Chiropractor and took the herbs that he recommended. They told me later that, "He just sat there in disbelief and shook his head."

Dr. Medsker
Medskers Racing College

I have been giving selected patients Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture for the past 3 months. Reports range from a complete elimination of chronic headaches, to increased joint stability. Since, heretofore, the only truly effective method of increasing ligamentous stability has been treatment by prolotherapy, this remedy is a Godsend. Believe it or not (I can hardly believe it myself) patients with terribly misaligned feet, ankles and knees are actually straightening out over the course of several weeks. 

I would highly recommend this remedy to anyone who suffers from chronic neck pain, headaches, or instability anywhere in their skeletal structure.

Sincerely, Rich Phaigh LMT
Eugene, OR

I have seen many cases, both old and new, where stretched, over stretched, loose, tight, or torn muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and even broken bones were quickly healed and cured through the use of the herb Solomon's Seal.

I remember one very well known rider in his late thirties or early forties was having chronic problems from many old injuries such as sprains, strains, muscle dysfunctions, broken bones, and two separated shoulders. I told him about Solomon's Seal and he decided to try it. I saw him a few months later and he ran over to and gave me a hug and said, "Thanks, Doc. You're a genius. I've been free of pain for over a month and now I feel so good that I'm considering racing again. I can't find the words to thank you."

Dr. Medsker
Medskers Racing College

I have suffered for many years with stretched out tendons and ligaments in my badly pronated ankles - a result of flat feet. An orthopedic physician determined costly surgery was necessary, with no certainty for full success.

After one week using Somomon's Seal tincture, my ankles were no longer pronated. My physical therapist/masseuse was amazed. He has worked on me monthly since a car accident ten years ago. He took one look at my ankles and affirmed that now I would no longer need the surgery I had been trying to avoid for years. Two weeks later, as I continued to take three daily doses of ten drops each, my lifelong problem with knock knees was resolved. My knees are now straight, allowing me to hike and mountain-climb as I did avidly in my younger years. Next, a thirty year shoulder injury was healed, allowing me to sleep on my side again with little or no discomfort. I no longer experience serious neck problems as I have for so long, and require minor adjustments only a few times per year.

Tricia Clark-McDowell

When I would get up in the morning my legs would just lock up - the tendons would tighten up on me. But your Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture works really well for Charlie horses, and I don't have that problem now. (I haven't been taking anything else, like vitamins or such.)

Solomon's Seal tincture helps my wife, too, with her bones, joints and arthritis. She takes the arthritis formula (Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture - Formula #1: Arthritis & Joint Repair). So, I'm a believer. Now we want to try it for our son-in-law's carpal tunnel.

James Polk
Abilene, Texas

I started using Cortesia's Solomons Seal tincture and salve in 2008 when I broke my ankle. The break was not very serious, but the collateral damage to muscles and tendons was fairly severe, so I started using both remedies once I was out of the air cast.

I used the tincture for several months (combined with physical therapy); now I keep a jar of the salve on hand and use it when I have tendon pain. I think it's great!

Thanks,
Mary Milo, Oregon

Tennis Elbow & Bursitis

This past summer I did a lot of heavy work in the garden and developed a moderately bad case of "tennis elbow." Since it was not practical to stop in the middle of my project, I did the best I could to soothe it with hot and cold packs and a calendula salve. These helped a bit, but I was beginning to get concerned. I started using Cortesia Solomon's Seal tincture, taking it three or four times a day under the tongue. I noticed some improvement after about a week. In three weeks, my elbow problems vanished. Lucky for me, because I'm a cellist, and I need to be pain-free to play. This is a very powerful plant and formula, one I will keep on hand in case I have other problems. I would think that other musicians, who sometimes run into troubles due to overuse, would like to know about this wonderful healing plant. And gardeners, of course!                                               

Jeff Defty

Neck, Shoulder, Back

I have wanted to let you know that the Solomon's Seal tincture has worked wondrously for me already. My hip now rarely bothers me and I can sleep on that side again. Also, an old area between my shoulder blades, the result of a fall where I hit full force on my shoulder, has loosened up wonderfully as well as an ankle injury that had been bugging me for a few years. And, an issue with the right side of my neck has also begun healing itself quite well. I am so impressed with this as these were all long-term discomforts that are dissolving rapidly!

Another friend, Yusefa has had good results as well with a serious, long-term knee injury. He is able to run now (something he hasn't done for years) and walk without pain in his knee. Solomon's Seal seems to have very amazing and quick results for people with varying levels and issues. A wonderful herb! I will keep you posted, and I thank you so much for sharing this with me! Best wishes!
  
Judy S. F.

One could probably say I am a typical macho male when it comes to body injuries, and so I simply continue with my life and physical activities through any pain or discomfort. I admit to having a somewhat cautious attitude toward miracle cures. I don't go looking for a magic bullet for health and healing. However, my experience with Solomon's Seal Tincture has been nothing short of miraculous.

I had two chronic problems that plagued me for almost 28 years, causing restless sleep (tossing and turning) and discomfort. One was damaged cartilage, muscle, and alignment in my left shoulder from a serious fall in 1980. The other was a lower back injury sustained in 1981 while lifting 5-gallon buckets exacerbated further by playing tennis and racquetball. Amazingly, within a day of beginning the Solomon's Seal Tincture (in late August 2007), all signs of discomfort in my shoulder and lower right back vanished, and I could lie in bed in any position, thereby allowing me to have a sound night's sleep. To date the pain has not returned.

Later, another condition affecting me for the past year has also cleared up - an injured left ankle and foot sustained from hyper-extending my foot for a month while roofing our house. I can only assume that I had stretched the tendon(s), ligament(s) or muscle(s) wrapping around my ankle and the top left side of the foot. Again, the pain caused restless sleep as well as discomfort when walking. Whereas the other two conditions above seemed to clear up within a day, it took several weeks of taking the tincture for my foot to feel healed. The effects of Solomon's Seal on my chronic conditions have confirmed for me that it has powerful healing qualities for which I am very thankful.

Forrest McDowell, Ph.D.

At LL Amateur Nationals a few years back one of my good friends was helping his buddy who had injured his low back in a earlier race when my friend's knee popped and he immediately fell to the ground. They both immediately came over to my clinic and told me about their problems. They also told me that they had spent almost all of their money just getting to this event and that they didn't have much extra. They also told me that they both had more races coming up in the next few days and wanted to race if possible. I told them that I have had great success with their types of problems but needed to wait to see how their injuries were going to respond. I helped them and gave them each a bottle of Solomon's Seal. By the next day both conditions had improved by approximately 80%. This was determined by their observations in walking, their actual ability to ride their bikes and by my before and after examinations. And by the end of this weeklong event both were back to normal and could not say enough about Solomon's Seal.

Dr. Medsker
Medsker’s Racing College

Stiffness in Standing

My friend Robert, who is also using the tincture, has noticed that he now stands up easily when he gets up after sitting for a long while. (I notice this same improvement in myself as well). He was seriously stiff, slow and creaky before. He also stands straighter (he used to curve forward and to one side).

Judy S. F.

Miscellaneous

In the early 1960's I was around a lot of solvents and selenium and arsenic, which is hard on the joints and thought processes. Consequently, for over thirty years I have had trouble thinking and processing correctly. Within three days of taking Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture (ten drops, three times a day), my brain became more focused and not fuzzy. I find that if I stop it for a day, my brain is immediately back to the old non-functioning mode.

Another benefit occurs when I wake in the morning. I am no longer in pain all over and can easily stand up and get out of bed without having to boost myself up with my hands. I also notice that my hips, which have always been unbalanced, are now more "level". And Solomon's Seal seems to be a good cleanser for my liver. Anything I can do to remove the "sludge" from my liver is a plus.

For me, regaining my health is a long-term process. I've been trying to heal myself for over twenty years because the medical profession referred to my problems as nothing they could fix. I'm grateful for the help that Solomon's Seal has provided. I now take only a few drops two or three times a day, but if I have to take this dose for the rest of my life, I will!

Joe Evans
Oregon

After two weeks of taking your Formula 4: Deep Pain & Tension Relief Tincture, I had the subtle realization that I was no longer experiencing any toothache pain. This formula has also helped me to work through other physical challenges. I usually have headaches and a lot of pain in my upper back and spine, shoulders, and arms (especially on the right side). But I can physically do more now without paying the price. Your tincture has helped to speed the process of healing, and I can now back off my pain-killer medications. I am favorably impressed with Solomon’s Seal and am prepared to give it a nice long trial. Thank you so much.

Linda Walker

I just wanted to write a few words to let you know how wonderfully the Cortesia Solomon’s Seal Tincture and the Bone Building & Repair Formula #2 have worked for me. I am 41 years old and recently was diagnosed with deteriorating or bulging discs (whichever term you prefer to use) in the C5 and C6 area of my neck. This is a very critical area because it can cause paralysis if left unattended. I had very limited movement to the right side and intense pressure and pain from the lower part of my skull to between my shoulder blades. I began using your tinctures on February 24, 2009. Within a day of use I could feel the difference. I started getting more and more movement back in my neck, and the pain was lessening. After three weeks of regular use, I have full movement back in my neck, without the pressure or pain.

I am continuing to work on the stiffness in my hip and arms, and hope that your tinctures and salve will help those areas as well – possibly the result of several car accidents I was in between the ages of two and eighteen. I need my strength and mobility to keep up with my 4-year-old son!

I am so pleased and thank you for your help and your wonderful products. You will always be my number one recommendation to anyone suffering from arthritis, bone, joint, and ligament ailments, etc. The chiropractor that I use has taken your website name and has added it to his referral list, for those who seek alternative treatments to NSAIDS or Cortisone Steroid shots. Keep up the great work. I will be dropping by your website often.

Thank you again,
Penny McFarlane
Office Manager of a lumber company

Women's Issues

I was looking for a product that would release stress and pre-menopause symptoms that I’ve been experiencing. I have used your Cortesia Flower Essences in the past and was intrigued by your Solomon’s Seal Tinctures. I began using the Formula 4: Deep Pain & Tension Relief Formula and felt instant relief and calming upon trial. After a few days of using it 3x daily, I experienced energetic shifts on a deeper level. This is truly a product that has been beneficial for my physical, emotional and spiritual health.

With gratitude,
Wendy Harris

I began taking your Formula 4: Deep Pain & Tension Relief a while back. It worked so well for my pain and stress levels that I told the other women in my women’s group. Now all of them are taking the same tincture, and it’s helping each woman in slightly different ways. It definitely does everything it says on the label! We are believers!

Rachel K.

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