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.
