Senega
(Polygala senega)
Found
in the wild throughout North America, this root has been highly valued for
centuries for its refreshing mint flavor and many nutritional benefits. It
is found wild in the United States and throughout North America. The
Native American Senega tribe, the plant’s namesake, used the creamy white
oil extracted from the plant as a spice and flavoring. It is rich in
magnesium and other trace minerals.
Polygala Senega is one of 500 species from the Senega
family. It is a perennial herb, 20-30cm high, with small white flowers and
lanceolate leaves.
The medicinal benefits of the Polygala Senega herb are
found in its roots. Although it is used to treat many ailments, Senega,
when taken in large amounts may cause diarrhea and stomach upset.
Throughout the years Senega has been known to be an
excellent expectorant. Expectorants help to remove phlegm from bronchial
passages. As such, Polygala Senega has been and is still being used to
treat bronchitis and pneumonia. In addition, Senega has been used to
releive the symptoms of asthma. *
For further information on Senega, see Why You
Need Km - HERBS, The Great Healers in the "Walk of Life" v.s. Scientific
Medicine
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This
product is not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any
disease.