Objective: To study the original plant of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma

and conduct a comprehensive herbal textual research on TCM Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma

in order to provide the basis for the study of TCM Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma. Method: Ancient herbal books discriminating Nvwei and Weirui based on morphology

efficacy and processing methods were consulted to conduct an herbal textual research for origin of name

plant form and efficacy the edible value of the modern Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma. Result: The textual research showed the origin of Polygonatum odoratum in previous herbal species: Weirui was recorded as a modern rutaceous plant (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma)

and Nvwei was recorded as a Ranunculaceae plants (Clematis apiifolia). Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma's herbal textual research involved origin of its name

which indicated that Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma is also known as Ying

Dijie

Maxun

and named after its rhizome shape. Because its stems look like a small bamboo pole

leaves are as smooth as bamboo leaves

and underground rhizomes are long and knotty

it is known as jade bamboo (Yuzhu) and land knot (Dijie). According to the morphological research

the rhizome is cylindrical

with alternate elliptic leaves with a tip end. With effects in nourishing Yin and moisturizing lung

and nourishing stomach to improve production of body fluid

Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma is not only applied as a drug application

but also widely used in health care products and diet. Conclusion: Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma

as a traditional Chinese medicinal and food

is widely adapted

with a large consumption and good effect. Efforts shall be made to strengthen the application

research and production management of Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma

form a complete management system

develop Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma as an industry

and strengthen the industry

so as to develop the modernization of Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma and promote it worldwide. This indicates that Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma has the prospect of development and utilization.