The use of the root of the herb Solomon’s Seal, dates back over 3,500 years ago to the era of King Solomon. He was so impressed by the plant's diverse healing qualities that he proclaimed it a gift from God, and named it after himself. - at least that's how the legend goes...
Its more “modern day” acknowledgement was by Dioscorides and Pliny in the 1st Century, A.D. (the first a Greek physician, the second a Roman physician)
Asian medicine considers it one of the ten top healing plants. Ancient Europeans and North American Indians considered it a “workhorse” herb of wide value.
A short list of its benefits…
1. Aids in restoration of damaged cartilage & connecting tissue
2. Aids in easing general inflammation
3. Aids healing of bruises, wounds and skin irritations
4. Hastens recovery from bone injuries (broken, stressed) and associated connective tissues
5. Encourages the production of synovial fluid to reduce grinding in joints
6. Addresses and aids restoration of too tight or too loose tendons, ligaments, joints & attachments associated with repetitive stress, injury & inflammation
7. Soothes upset stomach
8. Encourages loosening of mucous in lungs
9. Improves women's reproductive health
Because of an illness I have, I’m prone to injure ligaments and tendons. 3 or 4 times a year Solomon’s Seal is my best buddy!
It’s an absolutely incredible medicinal plant. The root of the plant is used, fresh root is best. Tincture made from fresh root is second best. The main root grows parallel to the ground about an inch down. Each year another segment is added, about 1/2-inch long. I don’t kill the plant when I harvest fresh root. I dig carefully around the plant until I find the root. I then break off a few of the older segments and leave a couple of the newest segments. The plant will continue to grow.
Late this afternoon I noticed the solomon’s seal I have growing in pots had come up. I keep them in thick woods. S. seal loves shade. There are several species that are native to the northern hemisphere around the world. In North America it can be found east of the Rockies and from Hudson Bay south to Florida and Texas.
It’s also a common plant found in nurseries and home gardens.
There is a different plant named False Solomon’s Seal - Maianthemum racemosum. It looks very similar but is smaller, about half the size. It can be used the exact same way medicinally. Its very common where I live and true Solomon’s Seal is rare. I had a friend in Arkansas sent me some seed from true seal and I got it to grow in pots.
Pics
1) True solomon’s seal - Polygonatum biflorum
2) False solomon’s seal - Maianthemum racemosum
Its more “modern day” acknowledgement was by Dioscorides and Pliny in the 1st Century, A.D. (the first a Greek physician, the second a Roman physician)
Asian medicine considers it one of the ten top healing plants. Ancient Europeans and North American Indians considered it a “workhorse” herb of wide value.
A short list of its benefits…
1. Aids in restoration of damaged cartilage & connecting tissue
2. Aids in easing general inflammation
3. Aids healing of bruises, wounds and skin irritations
4. Hastens recovery from bone injuries (broken, stressed) and associated connective tissues
5. Encourages the production of synovial fluid to reduce grinding in joints
6. Addresses and aids restoration of too tight or too loose tendons, ligaments, joints & attachments associated with repetitive stress, injury & inflammation
7. Soothes upset stomach
8. Encourages loosening of mucous in lungs
9. Improves women's reproductive health
Because of an illness I have, I’m prone to injure ligaments and tendons. 3 or 4 times a year Solomon’s Seal is my best buddy!
It’s an absolutely incredible medicinal plant. The root of the plant is used, fresh root is best. Tincture made from fresh root is second best. The main root grows parallel to the ground about an inch down. Each year another segment is added, about 1/2-inch long. I don’t kill the plant when I harvest fresh root. I dig carefully around the plant until I find the root. I then break off a few of the older segments and leave a couple of the newest segments. The plant will continue to grow.
Late this afternoon I noticed the solomon’s seal I have growing in pots had come up. I keep them in thick woods. S. seal loves shade. There are several species that are native to the northern hemisphere around the world. In North America it can be found east of the Rockies and from Hudson Bay south to Florida and Texas.
It’s also a common plant found in nurseries and home gardens.
There is a different plant named False Solomon’s Seal - Maianthemum racemosum. It looks very similar but is smaller, about half the size. It can be used the exact same way medicinally. Its very common where I live and true Solomon’s Seal is rare. I had a friend in Arkansas sent me some seed from true seal and I got it to grow in pots.
Pics
1) True solomon’s seal - Polygonatum biflorum
2) False solomon’s seal - Maianthemum racemosum
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