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. *

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease.