重樓根莖（Solomon's Seal Rhizome）
重樓，中藥名，為百合科植物華重樓Paris polyphylla Smith var. chinensis (Franch.) Hara、異葉重樓Paris polyphylla Smith var. heterophylla (Franch.) Hara或七葉一枝花Paris polyphylla Smith的乾燥根莖。其性微寒，味苦；有小毒，具有清熱解毒，消腫止痛，涼血散瘀，癰腫癰癤，咽喉腫痛，毒蛇咬傷，跌撲損傷，驚風抽搐等功效。
在中藥材市場上，重樓根莖是一種重要的中藥資源。作為中藥批發貿易商，我們長期從事重樓根莖的采購、銷售業務，服務於全球眾多國家和地區的客戶。
 重樓根莖的採收與加工
重樓根莖的採收時間很關鍵，一般在秋季地上部分枯萎後或春季萌芽前採挖。採挖後，需洗凈泥土，除去鬚根，趁鮮切片或切成段，曬乾或低溫乾燥。在加工過程中，要注意避免根莖受損，以保證其品質。如果根莖受到損傷，可能會影響其有效成分的含量和藥用價值。
 重樓根莖的鑒別
從形態上看，華重樓根莖呈圓錐形或扁圓錐形，長2至6厘米，直徑1至4厘米。表面黃褐色或黃棕色，具縱皺紋，斷面白色至淺黃色，粉性。異葉重樓根莖稍大，長達8厘米，直徑達6厘米，表面黃褐色至灰棕色，有層狀突起，斷面白色至淡棕色。在鑒別時，可仔細觀察根莖的形狀、顏色和斷面特徵。
 重樓根莖的藥用價值
重樓根莖在中醫臨床上有著廣泛的應用。對於一些熱毒引起的病症，如癰腫癤癰，常與其他中藥配伍使用，能起到很好的清熱解毒作用。在治療咽喉腫痛方面，單用或配合桔梗、甘草等藥材，可緩解症狀。在外科方面，對跌打損傷也有一定的治療效果。
 常見問題解答（FAQ）
Q：重樓根莖是否有毒？
A：重樓根莖確實有小毒，使用時需嚴格遵從醫囑，按照規定的劑量和用法使用，不可自行亂用，以免引起中毒反應。
Q：如何辨別重樓根莖的好壞？
A：好的重樓根莖應表面光潔，質地堅硬，斷面粉性足。若表面有霉斑或質地鬆軟，則品質可能不佳。
Q：重樓根莖能長期儲存嗎？
A：乾燥的重樓根莖在通風乾燥處可儲存較長時間，但要注意防止蟲蛀和霉變。
我們在重樓根莖的貿易中，始終堅持嚴格的品質控制標准，保證供應的每一批重樓根莖都符合中藥材的質量要求。
 Solomon's Seal Rhizome
Solomon's seal rhizome, also known as the rootstock of Paris polyphylla and its variants, is an important Chinese medicinal herb. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, cooling the blood and dissipating stasis. It is used for various conditions such as carbuncles and furuncles, sore throats, snake bites, traumatic injuries, and convulsions.
As a Chinese medicine wholesaler and trader, we serve customers from many countries and regions around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
 Harvesting and Processing of Solomon's Seal Rhizome
The timing of harvesting Solomon's seal rhizome is crucial. It is usually harvested in autumn after the above-ground part withers or in spring before sprouting. After harvesting, it needs to be washed clean of soil, the fibrous roots removed, and then sliced or cut into sections while still fresh, and dried in the sun or at low temperature. During the processing, care should be taken to avoid damage to the rhizome, as any damage may affect the content of effective ingredients and its medicinal value.
 Identification of Solomon's Seal Rhizome
In terms of morphology, the rhizome of Paris polyphylla var. chinensis is conical or obconical, 2 to 6 cm long and 1 to 4 cm in diameter. The surface is yellowish-brown or yellowish-brown with longitudinal wrinkles, and the cross-section is white to light yellow with a powdery texture. The rhizome of Paris polyphylla var. heterophylla is slightly larger, up to 8 cm long and 6 cm in diameter, with layered protrusions on the surface and a white to light brown cross-section. When identifying, you can carefully observe the shape, color, and cross-sectional characteristics of the rhizome.
 Medicinal Value of Solomon's Seal Rhizome
In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, Solomon's seal rhizome is widely used. For some conditions caused by heat toxins, such as carbuncles and sores, it is often used in combination with other Chinese herbs to play a good role in clearing heat and detoxifying. In the treatment of sore throats, it can relieve symptoms when used alone or in combination with Platycodon grandiflorum, licorice root, etc. In surgery, it also has a certain therapeutic effect on traumatic injuries.
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Solomon's seal rhizome toxic?
A: Solomon's seal rhizome does have a small amount of toxicity. When using it, you must strictly follow the doctor's advice and use it according to the prescribed dosage and usage method. Do not use it without authorization to avoid poisoning reactions.
Q: How to distinguish good and bad Solomon's seal rhizomes?
A: Good Solomon's seal rhizomes should have a smooth surface, be hard in texture, and have a sufficient powdery texture in the cross-section. If there are mold spots on the surface or the texture is soft, the quality may be poor.
Q: Can Solomon's seal rhizome be stored for a long time?
A: Dried Solomon's seal rhizomes can be stored for a long time in a well-ventilated and dry place, but attention should be paid to preventing insect infestation and mildew.
We, as a wholesaler in the Chinese medicine trade, always adhere to strict quality control standards to ensure that every batch of Solomon's seal rhizomes we supply meets the quality requirements of Chinese medicinal materials. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing Solomon's seal rhizome, please feel free to consult us.