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Polygala Root Extract · Full Spectrum · Wild Harvested
✧ What is Polygala Root?
Polygala (Polygala tenuifolia) is one of the classic Shen tonics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the root is known as yuan zhi, "the will-strengthener". For more than two thousand years it has been one of the herbs traditionally associated with the calm, settled spirit, valued in the old texts for steadiness of heart and mind.
It is a slender, unassuming root, gathered and dried in the traditional way. Ours is offered as a concentrated full spectrum extract, so the whole root is captured in a simple daily powder.
✧ What is a full spectrum extract, and why does it matter?
Our polygala root is extracted with purified water, in line with the traditions of Chinese herbalism, using a gentle, temperature-controlled process matched to the herb's characteristics. This captures the naturally occurring compounds in the same proportions found in the herb itself, which is what makes it a true full spectrum extract rather than an isolated or standardised fraction.
The liquid extract is dried with fine spray technology into a micro-fine powder that dissolves easily into warm water. Nothing is added, and nothing is standardised away.
✧ What's in our Polygala Root?
Ingredients
100% Pure - Polygala Root Full Spectrum Extract
- 10:1 full spectrum extract of Polygala Root (Polygala tenuifolia), extracted with purified water
- Never standardised, nothing added or removed
- Free from fillers, preservatives, bulking agents, and humectants
- Supplied in dark glass
Tested for heavy metals, pesticides and other contaminants. Product carefully sourced from China. Click here for info on our sourcing policy. View the Certificate of Analysis.
✧ Where does our Polygala Root come from?
Our polygala is sourced from China, its traditional home, and extracted in the traditional way. We verify origin and batch quality directly with our supplier, and every batch is tested before it reaches you.
✧ How do you take Polygala Root Extract?
A daily serving is 0.5g, roughly a quarter level teaspoon. Stir into warm water, tea, plant milk or a smoothie. There is no brewing or steeping needed, the work has already been done in the extraction.
It sits naturally in a daily tonic-herb practice alongside our Reishi and He Shou Wu. Explore the full range of Tonic Herbs.
✧ Your questions, answered
› Do you test our Polygala for heavy metals?
Yes. Every batch of our Polygala is tested for purity, including heavy metals, pesticides and other contaminants, before it reaches you. You can view the current Certificate of Analysis for the details.
Polygala is a root, drawn from the soil, so heavy metals are a fair thing to ask about with any root herb. It is why we test each batch rather than assume, and why we verify origin and quality directly with our supplier.
› Why is our Polygala bitter, and how do I keep the powder from clumping?
Polygala is naturally bitter. That bitterness is simply the taste of a real, full spectrum extract, with nothing added to mask it. The easiest way to take it is stirred into a smoothie, juice or your favourite tea rather than plain water, and warm water helps it dissolve more smoothly than cold.
Because our extract contains no anti-caking agents or humectants, the powder naturally draws in moisture from the air and can firm up over time, especially once the jar has been opened. This is normal, and it is still perfectly good to use. Keep the jar sealed and away from steam and humidity, and if it does set hard, break off a piece and crumble it. It will still dissolve readily in a warm drink.
› Is it still good to use after the best before date?
Stored well, a dried herbal extract like Polygala keeps for a long time. The best before date is largely there for quality and labelling reasons, rather than a point after which the powder cannot be used. Past that date, the main change is that the extract may gradually lose a little of its strength over time.
If your jar has been kept somewhere cool and dry with the lid closed, and there is no unusual smell or appearance, it is generally fine. If you are returning to a jar that has been open a while, start with a small amount and stop if anything seems off to you.
› Can I take Polygala alongside other tonic herbs, and should I cycle it?
Yes. Polygala sits comfortably within a wider daily tonic herb practice, and many people take it alongside others. It pairs naturally with our Schisandra, He Shou Wu and Reishi, sometimes in the same warm drink and sometimes at different points of the day.
Many people also like to cycle tonic herbs rather than take them without a break, for example five days on and two days rest. There is no single right way. Start with one herb, find your rhythm, and add others as it suits you. You can explore our full range of tonic herbs whenever you are ready.
