Click the blue text Follow us Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) has a sweet taste, a slightly warm nature, and is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians. It is known for its ability to nourish blood, enrich yin, and replenish essence and marrow. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, its functions are described as: … Read more
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), also known as 熟地 (Shu Di), has a sweet taste, is slightly warm, and is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians. Its effects are recorded in the Ben Cao Cong Xin: “Nourishes Kidney essence, fills the bone marrow, benefits the blood vessels, replenishes true Yin, sharpens hearing and vision, … Read more
Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Root) is derived from the tuberous roots of the herbaceous plant Rehmannia glutinosa, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family, which is processed through steaming. It has a sweet and warm nature, entering the liver and kidney meridians. Its properties are nourishing and moistening, making it an excellent tonic for replenishing blood and … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa, also known as Shudi (熟地), is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that exhibits excellent therapeutic effects after processing. It primarily grows in the northern regions of China and is one of the commonly used tonifying herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Rehmannia glutinosa has numerous benefits and is a staple health supplement for … Read more
Author: Bencao Toutiao Team (本草头条) Exploring Shudi Huang (熟地黄) Shudi Huang (熟地黄), the root tuber of the plants Rehmannia glutinosa or Rehmannia chingii from the family Scrophulariaceae, is processed through steaming and drying. It appears in irregular block shapes, with a pitch-black color both inside and out, and a wrinkled, uneven surface. The texture is … Read more
1. Alias Shu Di (熟地). 2. Plant Morphology A perennial herb, 10-70 cm tall. The entire plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The roots are thick, fleshy, tuberous, cylindrical, or spindle-shaped. The stem is erect, single or branched at the base. The basal leaves are clustered, with ovate-lanceolate leaf blades, … Read more
🌸Daily Study of a Chinese Herb: Rehmannia Mnemonic: Nourishing blood and moistening, Rehmannia benefits essence and fills marrow, preventing stomach injury. Functions and Actions: Nourishes blood, moistens yin, benefits essence and fills marrow. Rehmannia is the processed product of the dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. 1. Nourishing Blood: … Read more
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) A Sacred Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood, and Anti-Cancer Properties01Basic Information 【Family】: This product is the fresh or dried tuber of Rehmannia glutinosa, a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. 【Properties and Channels Entered】: Sweet, slightly warm. Enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. 【Functions and Indications】: Nourishes Yin and Blood, … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Name: Shudi (熟地) Taste and Properties: Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature; enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Primary Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood It is often said that when supplementing the kidneys, one must not forget Shudi Huang, as the famous Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue stated: “It greatly nourishes blood, … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Name: Shu Di Huang Taste and Properties: Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature; enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Primary herb for nourishing Yin and a key herb for blood replenishment. It is often said that when nourishing the kidneys, one must not forget Shu Di Huang, as the famous Ming dynasty physician … Read more