Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
A Sacred Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood, and Anti-Cancer Properties
01Basic 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, benefits essence and fills marrow.Used for Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, tidal fever, night sweats, seminal emission, internal heat with thirst, blood deficiency with sallow complexion, palpitations, irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual bleeding, dizziness, tinnitus, and premature graying of hair.
【Dosage】: 9-15g.
【Chemical Components】: Rehmannioside D, content 0.15% (three times the pharmacopoeia standard).
【Pharmacological Effects】: Delays aging, promotes blood production, enhances memory, regulates immune function, etc.
02Indications for Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
Blood deficiency with sallow complexion, dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual bleeding; tidal fever, night sweats, seminal emission, thirst due to internal heat; premature graying of hair due to deficiency of essence and blood.
03Applicable Departments and Conditions for Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
Applicable departments: Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, etc.
Can be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, irregular menstruation, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, arthritis, alopecia areata, etc.
04Clinical Applications of Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
1. Treats blood deficiency with sallow complexion, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, irregular menstruation, and excessive menstrual bleeding, often used with Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Chuanxiong).
2. Treats Yin deficiency with tidal fever, often used with Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) and Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Officinalis).
3. Treats premature graying of hair due to deficiency of essence and blood, often used with He Shou Wu (Polygonum Multiflorum), Niu Xi (Achyranthes Bidentata), and Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Chinensis).
4. Treats atrophy syndrome, especially when the legs are weak and unusable, often used with Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche Deserticola), Fu Zi (Aconitum Carmichaelii), and Ba Jiao Zi (Morinda Officinalis).
5. Treats thirst, often used with Huang Qi (Astragalus Membranaceus), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Japonicus), and Shi Hu (Dendrobium).
6. Treats Yin abscess, often used with Lu Jiao Jiao (Deer Antler Glue), Rou Gui (Cinnamon), Ma Huang (Ephedra), and Bai Jie Zi (White Mustard Seed).
05Common Combinations with Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
1. Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) + Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) = Nourishes Yin and Blood, benefits the Kidney and alleviates cough; often used for women with chronic cough and asthma due to Yin deficiency and blood deficiency.
2. Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) + Bai Shao (White Peony) = Nourishes both Liver and Kidney, moistens and nourishes; often used for symptoms of Yin and blood deficiency.
3. Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) + Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Officinalis) = Strengthens Yin and benefits essence, greatly replenishes Yuan Qi; often used for diabetes and symptoms of weakness due to prolonged illness.
4. Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) + Xi Xin (Asarum) = Nourishes true Yin, true marrow, alleviates pain; often used for kidney deficiency and lower back pain.
06Advantages of Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)
1. Selected from the premium production area of Wuzhi, Henan, the tubers are plump and of good quality.
2. Processed using traditional methods with 12 steps over 8 days, slow-cooked for 48 hours.
3. Auxiliary materials such as Sha Ren (Amomum Villosum), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), and Ma Gu Jiu (Fermented Rice Wine) are added to invigorate the spleen and promote circulation, nourishing without being greasy.
4. Black as lacquer, sweet as honey; a sacred herb for nourishing Yin and blood, and has anti-cancer properties.
