Materia Medica Lesson 10-2: Polygala, Senega and White Snake Root

 Good expectorant, particularly useful in chronic lung problems with excess secretions. Also reduced inflammation in lungs.

*POLYGALA SENEGA (Senega Snakeroot, Milkwort) ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Root 1:5, 65% alcohol], 10-45 drops, to 4X a day. Small frequent doses are best. STATUS : W/LA

From  SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:

POLYGALA SENEGA 

Post-acute ophthalmia. Chronic pharyngitis with thick tenacious mucus. Humid bronchial asthma in aged. Acute hot dry bronchitis becoming chronic with thick mucus. Chronic bronchitis with profuse secretions. Acute cough after pneumonia with difficult expectoration. Subacute moist cough. Emphysema with moist labored breathing.

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