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
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
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) 【Source】Processed product of the plant Rehmannia Glutinosa from the Scrophulariaceae family.【Origin】Mainly produced in Wuzhi, Wenxian, and Boai counties in Henan Province.【Preparation Method】① Take clean raw Rehmannia, mix with yellow wine, place in a steaming container, seal tightly, and steam in a water bath until the wine is absorbed, resulting in … Read more
Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa), as a traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history and is known as a “good medicine for nourishing blood.” Its efficacy and functions are very rich, widely used to assist with symptoms of liver and kidney yin deficiency, women’s blood deficiency, anemia, and sallow complexion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shudi … 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
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) A Sacred Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood, and Anti-Cancer Properties01Basic 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, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! There is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that nourishes blood, moistens yin, and replenishes essence and marrow, which can be used for symptoms such as blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, liver and kidney yin deficiency, and deficiency of essence and blood. Li Shizhen recorded in the “Compendium of … 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