PinyinBái Sháo AliasJin Shao Yao (金芍药) (from “Anqi Sheng Fu Lian Fa”), Bai Shao (白芍) (from “Yao Pin Hua”). SourceFrom the root of the peony plant (Paeonia lactiflora), a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The roots are harvested in summer and autumn from plants that have been cultivated for 3-4 years, removing the rhizome and … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Bai Shao (White Peony) 【Scientific Name】 Bai Shao 【Alias】 Shao Yao, Bai Shao Yao, Jin Shao Yao. 【Properties and Channels】 Nature: Slightly cold; Taste: Bitter, Sour; Channels: Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi). 【Functions and Indications】 Indicated … Read more
Click the blue text above “Health Taiyuan Official WeChat” to subscribe Shudi Huang (熟地黄) 1The Story of Shudi Huang Shudi Huang, classified as a top-grade herb in the Shennong Bencao Jing, was elaborated by the Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen in the Bencao Gangmu, where it is referred to as 芐 (hu), 芑 (qi), and … Read more
The Distinct Effects of Raw and Cooked Rehmannia Rehmannia Rehmannia has two medicinal properties, which can be warming or cooling. Rehmannia can be divided into Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia) and Shu Di Huang (Cooked Rehmannia). According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, “Raw Rehmannia is very cold and cools the blood, suitable for blood … Read more
Rehmannia (Di Huang) refers to the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch., belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. It was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and is classified as a superior herb. The fresh form is known as “Xian Di Huang” (Fresh … Read more
Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that a strong zhengqi (正气, vital energy) is a hallmark of human health. The mechanism of disease occurrence is summarized as the struggle between zheng (正, righteous) and xie (邪, evil), imbalance of yin (阴) and yang (阳), with both zhengxu (正虚, deficiency of righteous energy) and xiexu (邪实, … Read more
Effects and Contraindications of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) Shudi Huang is processed from the tuber of Rehmannia glutinosa, using yellow wine, sand ginger, and dried tangerine peel as auxiliary materials. It is one of the commonly used tonic herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). After processing, its properties change from slightly cold to slightly warm, … Read more
Rehmannia Rehmannia, a name in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), refers to the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa (地黄, Dìhuáng) from the Scrophulariaceae family. It is harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, and can be used fresh or processed. It is categorized into three types: dry Rehmannia (干地黄, … 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
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMThe herb Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) is the processed root of the plant from the family Scrophulariaceae, known for its sweet taste and slightly warm nature. It is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians and is effective in nourishing blood, enriching … Read more