Rehmannia glutinosa is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with nourishing properties. It can replenish qi and blood, alleviate deficiencies in the body’s qi and blood, and benefit the essence and marrow, significantly improving overall health and enhancing physical quality. But how should Rehmannia glutinosa be consumed to maximize its health benefits? Below is a detailed introduction to its effects and usage methods.
Effects and Functions of Rehmannia Glutinosa
1. Nourishing the Body
Rehmannia glutinosa is a highly nutritious medicinal herb, rich in alkaloids, glucose, and sucrose, and contains a large amount of arginine and vitamins. Consuming it allows for quick absorption and utilization of its nutrients, nourishing and alleviating physical weakness, and enhancing human physical quality. It has a good alleviating effect on physical deficiencies and insufficient essence and blood.
2. Protecting Cardiovascular Health
Rehmannia glutinosa has a significant protective effect on human cardiovascular health. It enhances the antioxidant capacity of the cardiovascular system, purifies the blood, and reduces blood viscosity. Regular consumption can prevent thrombosis and stroke, and improve heart function, preventing various adverse symptoms such as myocardial infarction and ischemia.
Methods of Consuming Rehmannia Glutinosa
1. Infusing in Alcohol
Rehmannia glutinosa can be infused in alcohol. When infusing, it is best to pair it with appropriate amounts of Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui), Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi), and Lycium barbarum (Gou Qi). After washing and drying them, place them in a large clean glass jar, pour in high-purity liquor, and add an appropriate amount of rock candy. Shake well and seal for infusion. After one day, the medicinal liquor will be ready for direct oral consumption, with a maximum dosage of 50 grams per serving.
2. Stewing with Chicken
Rehmannia glutinosa can also be used to stew chicken, especially when using old hens for soup. Adding an appropriate amount of Rehmannia glutinosa can enhance the nutritional value of the chicken soup and make the stewed chicken more flavorful. When stewing chicken with Rehmannia glutinosa, it can also be combined with appropriate amounts of Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), Atractylodes macrocephala (Bai Zhu), and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao), as well as Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and other herbs, which will enhance the nourishing effects of the chicken soup. Rehmannia glutinosa can be used to stew chicken wings, dog meat, or beef and other types of meat.
Rehmannia glutinosa (《本草图经》)
It is the root of the plant Rehmannia, processed and prepared. Sweet and slightly warm. It has the functions of nourishing blood, enriching yin, and replenishing essence and marrow. The polysaccharides contained in this herb have significant immunosuppressive and anti-tumor activities, promoting T lymphocyte activation, directly killing tumor cells, and enhancing the production of a series of lymphokines by T lymphocytes to exert anti-tumor effects. This herb also has notable effects such as cardiotonic, diuretic, liver-protective, blood sugar-lowering, anti-proliferative, anti-exudative, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-radiation.
Dosage and Administration: For internal use: decoction, 10-30g. It is advisable to use it with spleen and stomach tonics such as dried tangerine peel (Chen Pi) and Amomum villosum (Sha Ren). The charred form of Rehmannia glutinosa is used for stopping bleeding.
Anti-Cancer Efficacy: Commonly used clinically for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, bone tumors, multiple myeloma, leukemia, malignant lymphoma, brain tumors, etc., particularly for those with liver and kidney yin deficiency.
1. Lung Cancer
Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) and Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia) each 15g, Asparagus cochinchinensis (Tian Dong), Ophiopogon japonicus (Mai Dong), and Scrophularia ningpoensis (Xuan Shen) each 12g, Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) and Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen) each 20g, Rhizoma Sparganii (Lou Lu), Smilax glabra (Tu Fu Ling), Houttuynia cordata (Yu Xing Cao), and Cimicifuga foetida (Sheng Ma) each 30g. Decoction for oral administration. (Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine formula)
2. Esophageal Cancer
Shu Di Huang 50g, Cinnamon powder 5g, Ephedra 2.5g, Deer antler glue 15g, White mustard seed 10g, Charred ginger 2.5g, Raw licorice 5g. Decoction for oral administration, one dose per day. (《抗癌良方》)
3. Gastric Cancer
Shu Di Huang, Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen), Lycium barbarum (Gou Qi), and processed Polygonum multiflorum (Zhi He Shou Wu) each 15g, Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi), and Poria cocos (Fu Ling) each 12g, Atractylodes macrocephala (Bai Zhu), Chinese yam (Huang Shan Yao), deer antler, Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui), and white peony (Bai Shao) each 9g, roasted licorice 3g. Decoction for oral administration. (《抗癌植物药及其验方》)
4. Multiple Myeloma
Sheng Di Huang and Shu Di Huang each 15g, Chinese yam 12g, Poria cocos 12g, Ligustrum lucidum (Nu Zhen Zi) 30g, Cuscuta chinensis (Tu Si Zi) 30g, Paeonia lactiflora (Mu Dan Pi) 12g, Red peony (Chi Shao) and white peony (Bai Shao) each 9g, Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan Hu Suo) 9g, White vine (Bai Lian) 30g, Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying) 30g, and chicken blood vine (Ji Xue Teng) 15g. Decoction for oral administration. [Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, 1986, 6(9): 552]
5. Acute Non-Lymphocytic Leukemia
Shu Di Huang, Poria cocos, Astragalus membranaceus, Hedyotis diffusa (Bai Hua She She Cao), Solanum nigrum (Long Kui), Sophora flavescens (Shan Dou Gen), and Lithospermum erythrorhizon (Zi Cao) each 30g, Chinese yam 15g, Cornus officinalis (Shan Zhu Yu), Cistanche deserticola (Rou Cong Rong), Morinda officinalis (Ba Jiao Tian), and Psoralea corylifolia (Bu Gu Zhi), and Panax ginseng (or Codonopsis pilosula), Ophiopogon japonicus, and Schisandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi) each 10g, Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) 6g. Decoction for oral administration. [Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, 1985, 5(9): 542]
↓《民方推荐》6. Malignant Lymphoma
Shu Di Huang 30g, Cinnamon and licorice each 3g, Ephedra and roasted ginger each 1.5g, Deer antler glue (melted in aged wine) and Pinellia ternata (Ban Xia) each 9g, White mustard seed (stir-fried and ground) 5g, Dried tangerine peel 6g. Decoction for oral administration. [Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1984, (9): 7]
7. Brain Tumor
① Sheng Di Huang and Shu Di Huang each 10g, Cornus officinalis (Shan Zhu Yu) 15g, Chinese yam 10g, Alisma orientale (Ze Xie) 10g, Poria cocos 10g, Chrysanthemum morifolium (Ju Hua) 10g, Achyranthes bidentata (Huang Niu Xi) 10g, Uncaria rhynchophylla (Gou Teng) 10g, White peony (Bai Shao) 15g, Xuan Shen 15g, Raw oyster shell 30g, Lycium barbarum (Gou Qi) 12g, Raw tortoise shell 20g, Ligustrum lucidum (Nu Zhen Zi) 15g, and raw red ochre 20g. Decoction for oral administration. (《中医肿瘤学》)② Shu Di Huang, Dragon’s blood (Xue Jie), and mother-of-pearl (Zhen Zhu Mu) each 20g, Red peony (Chi Shao), white peony (Bai Shao), and Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) each 15g, Sparganium (San Leng) and Curcuma zedoaria (E Zhu) each 12g, Peach kernel (Tao Ren) 10g, Acorus calamus (Shi Chang Pu) 5g, Chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong) 3g, Musk (She Xiang) 0.3g (swallowed). Decoction for oral administration. (《抗癌植物药及其验方》)
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