Polygala in Herbalist: Property of the Polygala

Scientific name

Polygala senega

Family

Polygalaceae

Origin

North America, Canada

Parts Used

Root drug (Official Pharmacopoeia)

Chemical constituents

• Triterpene saponosides (senegine);
• Flavonoids;
• Salicylic acid;
• Tannins;
• Essential oil;
• Resin.

Polygala in Herbalist: Property of the Polygala

Polygala is used - in the form of an infusion, powder or fluid extract - as an expectorant in case of bronchitis, or for anti-inflammatory and laxative purposes.
However, the drug must be taken at very low doses, otherwise it could induce vomiting.