Polygala tenuifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Polygala |
| Species: | P. tenuifolia
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Polygala tenuifolia (yuǎn zhì; Chinese: 远志) is an herb in the family Polygalaceae which is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Phytochemistry[]
P. tenuifolia contains tenuifolin, , and .[1]
Medicinal uses[]
Yuan zhi is used primarily as an expectorant.[2] It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called yuǎn zhì (Chinese: 遠志).
References[]
- ^ "Polygala tenuifolia: a source for anti-Alzheimer's disease drugs". PubMed. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Polygala tenuifolia - Willd. database report". Plants for A Future. 1996–2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
Categories:
- Polygala
- Plants used in traditional Chinese medicine