How to Make Polygonatum: A Guide to Modern Applications of Traditional Nourishing Medicinals
As a traditional nourishing medicinal material, Polygonatum japonica has become a hot topic again in recent years due to the health craze. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce you to the consumption methods, effects and precautions of Polygonatum in detail, and present relevant research results in structured data.
1. Basic information about Polygonatum

Polygonatum sibiricum (scientific name: Polygonatum sibiricum) is a plant of the genus Polygonatum in the Liliaceae family. Its rhizomes can be used as medicine and have the functions of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi. The latest data shows that searches for Polygonatum related topics in 2023 will increase by 45% year-on-year.
| Polygonatum variety | Main origin | Best harvest period |
|---|---|---|
| Polygonatum yunnanensis | Yunnan | September-October |
| Polygonatum polygonatum | Hunan | August-September |
| Polygonatum longstem | Sichuan | July-August |
2. Common practices of Polygonatum
According to recent popular practices shared by food bloggers, the ways of eating Polygonatum japonica are mainly divided into the following categories:
| practice | Material ratio | cooking time | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huang Jing Stewed Chicken Soup | Polygonatum 30g + 1 native chicken | 2 hours | Buzhong Yiqi |
| Polygonatum wolfberry tea | Polygonatum 15g + wolfberry 10g | 30 minutes | Nourishing yin and improving eyesight |
| Polygonatum porridge | Polygonatum 20g+japonica rice 100g | 1 hour | Strengthen the spleen and stomach |
| Polygonatum candied fruit | Polygonatum 500g + honey 300g | 3 days | Moisten the lungs and relieve cough |
3. Research data on the efficacy of Polygonatum
According to recent research results published in medical journals, the main active ingredients and functions of Polygonatum japonica are as follows:
| active ingredients | Content(%) | Main function | research institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polygonatum polysaccharide | 15-25 | Immunomodulation | China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences |
| diosgenin | 3-5 | Anti-aging | Fudan University |
| progesterone | 1-2 | Protect cardiovascular | Peking University School of Medicine |
4. Precautions when consuming Polygonatum japonica
In light of the recent hotly discussed health topics on the Internet, you should pay attention to the following when using Polygonatum japonica:
1.Physical fitness: Suitable for those with yin deficiency constitution, use with caution for those with damp-heat constitution.
2.Contraindications for use: Not suitable for consumption during cold and fever periods
3.Dosage control: Recommended daily dosage: 10-30g
4.Preparation method: Raw Polygonatum needs to be processed by nine steaming and nine drying.
5. Modern innovative uses of Polygonatum
The new ways of eating Polygonatum japonica that have been popular on social platforms recently:
1.Polygonatum Latte: A cross-border combination of Polygonatum sibiricum powder + coffee
2.Polygonatum energy bar: Nutritious snacks for fitness professionals
3.Polygonatum facial mask
4.Polygonatum enzyme: Fermentation process improves absorption rate
Summary:Polygonatum is a good nourishing product that has the same origin as medicine and food. Its traditional usage is combined with modern innovation, and it is becoming a new favorite in the field of health and wellness. It is recommended to choose a suitable consumption method according to your personal constitution and pay attention to the principle of moderation. Recent research data shows that scientific use of Polygonatum can indeed bring significant health effects.
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