Rhizoma polygonati from Mount Tai: nutritional value and usefulness as a traditional Chinese medicine, source of herbzyme, and potential remediating agent for COVID-19 and chronic and hidden hunger

Research highlights the potential of Rhizoma polygonati (Huangjing) from Mount Taishan as a multifunctional traditional Chinese medicine with anti-COVID-19, antidiabetic, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. The study reveals that processed Rhizoma polygonati contains nanoflower structures, which exhibit herbzyme activity—enhancing enzymatic efficiency at the nanoscale. These findings suggest novel applications for Mount Taishan-Rhizoma polygonati in addressing chronic hunger, food shortages, and clinical nanomedicine. The mild climate and dense forests of Mount Taishan contribute to its unique medicinal value and nutritional benefits, positioning it as a promising source for developing functional foods and emergency rations with quality markers for anti-COVID-19 potential.

Nurtay, L., Sun, Q., Mu, C., Cao, Z., Wang, Q., Liang, Z., Ma, C., Li, X., Amin, A., & Xie, Y. (2021). Rhizoma polygonati from Mount Tai: nutritional value and usefulness as a traditional Chinese medicine, source of herbzyme, and potential remediating agent for COVID-19 and chronic and hidden hunger. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, 1(1), 31–38. https://doi.org/10.1097/hm9.0000000000000008