— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Yuan Zhi (Polygala tenuifolia). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Yuan Zhi, known botanically as Polygala tenuifolia, is a perennial plant native to the northern regions of China and parts of Russia such as Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, Chita, Inner Mongolia, and Khabarovsk. Yuan Zhi (Latin: Polygala tenuifolia) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Yuan Zhi is most often used to support stress & anxiety and energy & focus. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Yuan Zhi is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Yuan Zhi is a member native to ALT, AMU, BRY, CHN, CHC, and CHS. Yuan Zhi thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Yuan Zhi grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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