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
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
PinyinShú Dì Huánɡ Alias Shú Dì (熟地) (from “Jing Yue Quan Shu”). Source “Bencao Tujing” Origin The root tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa or Rehmannia huaiqing, processed by steaming and drying. Plant Morphology For detailed plant morphology, refer to the section on “Gan Dì Huáng”. Habitat Distribution Mainly produced in Henan, Zhejiang, and other … Read more
Following the previous introduction of Da Huang (Rhubarb), Ren Shen (Ginseng), and Fu Zi (Aconite), today we will share with you the “Good Minister” among medicinal herbs—Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root). Shu Di Huang Introduction Shu Di Huang is processed from Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia Root), which is first recorded in the Shen Nong … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root) is a common Chinese medicinal material, also known as 熟地黄 (Shu Di Huang). According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica”, Shu Di Huang has the effects of “nourishing the marrow, promoting muscle growth, generating essence and blood, replenishing the five organs for … Read more
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Pinyin Shú Dì Huáng Alias Shú Dì (熟地) (from “Jing Yue Quan Shu”). Source “Bencao Tujing” Origin The root of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa or Rehmannia chingii, processed by steaming and drying. Plant Morphology For detailed plant morphology, refer to the section on “Gan Dì Huáng”. Habitat Distribution Mainly produced in Henan, Zhejiang, and other … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa, known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as 熟地黄 (Shú Dì Huáng), is the tuber of the plant belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae. It is processed through steaming and drying. This herb is known for its ability to nourish blood, enrich yin, and replenish essence. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as … Read more
Shu Di Huang (熟地黄) Shu Di Huang is the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. After processing, Sheng Di Huang (生地黄) is transformed into Shu Di Huang, which appears as irregular chunks or fragments of varying sizes and thicknesses. The surface is dark black with a glossy … Read more