A herbaceous plant, it is a perennial which can reach 152cm in height (60inches). Each plant consists of a single un-branched, arching stem. The leaves are alternate. The greenish white flowers have 6 regular parts and are up to 2cm long (0.75 inches)and hang below the leaves. Fruit, a dark blue-black berry up to 1.5cm (.6") in diameter.

Analgesic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, aphrodisiac, astringent, depurative, emetic, laxative, sedative, tonic, vulnerary.

Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
Plants for a Future

For all types of sores and skin injuries, to treat excessive menstruation, lung problems and digestive upsets (root); for piles, rheumatism and skin irritation.

None reported.