Solomon's Seal Root

History:

Solomon's Seal is a close relative of the Lily of the Valley and was formerly assigned to the same genus (Convallaria, but now Liliaceae), with several similar species that are native to North America, northern Europe and Siberia, and cultivated as popular garden ornamentals. The hardy perennial has stems of three feet in height that finally curve gracefully and bear pale green, oval leaves and drooping clusters of creamy white flowers, followed by blue-black berries. It thrives in light, well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade or in sun (preferring forests) with a cool root run. The creeping rootstock, or underground stem, is thick and white and is lifted in autumn and used in herbal preparations. Because of the creeping rootstock, the plant multiplies very rapidly. The plant's botanical genus, Polygonatum, refers to the "many-angled" knots on the root or the numerous joints on the stems. Its English name is believed to refer to the flat, round scars on the rootstocks, resembling the impressions of a seal; and when the root is cut transversely, it resembles Hebrew characters, giving rise to the legend that the wise King Solomon, who knew of the virtues of the roots, set his "Seal" upon them. In A.D. 130-200, the most famous physician of his day, Galen, recommended the use of Solomon's Seal root for freckles, spots and marks for a fresh, fair and lovely skin. In the sixteenth century, the herbalist, John Gerard, claimed that Solomon's Seal was effective for cuts, wounds and bruises of all kinds, including (stunningly for women) "stumbling on their hasty husbands' fists," which probably accounts for the herb's popular use as a remedy for black eyes (when used in a poultice). The herbalist also said that when taken internally, the roots were excellent for "broken bones to knit." In his publication, Theatrum Botanicum, of 1640, John Parkinson, a renowned British apothecary, noted that Italian women used the root to improve their complexions and retain their beauty and agelessness. In North America, early native tribes made a tea of the rootstock for "women's complaints" and general internal ague. In some countries, Solomon's Seal is boiled and eaten as a vegetable similar to asparagus, and it has also been used in snuffs to induce sneezing for nasal health. Solomon's Seal is a bittersweet, astringent, tonic herb that includes convallarin (also one of the active constituents in Lily of the Valley), asparagin, allantoin, gum, sugar, mucilage, starch and pectin.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) to two (2) capsules, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Solomon's Seal Herbal Supplement.

Capsule Information:
Our Solomon's Seal Root supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 700 mgs.

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