The name Shao Yao (芍药) was first recorded in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. In the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing classified it into Bai Shao (白芍) and Chi Shao (赤芍) based on color, but did not differentiate their uses. By the end of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Song Dynasty, although they … Read more
The name Shao Yao (芍药) first appeared in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. In the Liang Dynasty, Tao Hongjing classified it into Bai Shao (白芍) and Chi Shao (赤芍) based on color, but did not differentiate their uses. By the end of the Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Song Dynasty, although they began … Read more
The effects, functions, contraindications, and consumption methods of Bai Shao (White Peony). The nutritional value of Bai Shao. How to consume Bai Shao effectively. Bai Shao is the root of the plant Paeonia lactiflora from the family Ranunculaceae, with the outer skin removed. Bai Shao is also known as Bai Hua Shao (White Flower Peony) … Read more
PAEONIAE RADIX ALBA Alias Shaoyao, Bai Shao, Bai Shao Yao, Bo Shao, Bo Bai Shao, Hang Shao, Hang Bai Shao, Chao Bai Shao, Jiao Bai Shao, Jiu Bai Shao, Hua Hou, Guan Fang, Yan You, Yu Rong, He Li, Yu Dou, Fu Ding, Fu Wang, Yu Kui, Tian Kui Production areas are mainly in Zhejiang, … Read more
The Top Herb for Blood Nourishment ——Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root)#2022.10.7 Herbs for Yang Nourishment: Fu Zi (Aconite) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) Herbs for Qi Nourishment: Huang Qi (Astragalus) and Dang Shen (Codonopsis) Nourishing Qi and Yang. How much Qi is there? How much Yang is there? It’s quite mysterious. When you take herbs … Read more
Rehmannia Glutinosa (熟地黄, Shú Dì Huáng) is a commonly used tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a sweet and slightly warm nature, entering the Heart, Liver, and Kidney meridians, and is known for its blood-nourishing and yin-replenishing properties. Clinically, it is often used for various syndromes caused by blood deficiency, commonly combined with … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is processed from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄), with its processing method documented in the “Pao Zhi Lun” by Lei Xun during the Southern and Northern Dynasties: “Harvest Sheng Di Huang, remove the white skin, steam it in a porcelain pot with a willow wood steamer, let it cool, mix with wine and … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). It has high medicinal value, helping to nourish yin and replenish blood, and can improve symptoms such as soreness in the lower back and knees, and irregular menstruation. Do you know the nutritional value of Shudi Huang? What are its … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a type of Chinese herbal medicine derived from the root of Rehmannia glutinosa, processed from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). Although its components are similar to Sheng Di Huang, its effects in nourishing Yin and replenishing blood are more pronounced. Shudi Huang has many benefits, which I will share with you, … Read more
Plant Morphology The plant Rehmannia glutinosa is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 10-70 cm. The entire plant is covered with grayish-white long soft hairs and glandular hairs. The roots are thick, fleshy, and tuberous, cylindrical or spindle-shaped. The stem is erect, either solitary or branched at the base. The basal leaves are … Read more