Daily Chinese Medicine: Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) for a Clear and Bright Present

Daily Chinese Medicine: Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) for a Clear and Bright Present

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

The Efficacy and Functions of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

The Efficacy and Functions of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

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

Daily Learning of Chinese Herbs: Rehmannia Glutinosa!

Daily Learning of Chinese Herbs: Rehmannia Glutinosa!

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 Properties

Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) - A Sacred Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood, and Anti-Cancer Properties

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

The Benefits of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Benefits of Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Glutinosa)

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

The Four Dimensions of Medicinal Herbs: The Good Minister

The Four Dimensions of Medicinal Herbs: The Good Minister

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

The Relationship Between Food and Medicine in TCM

The Relationship Between Food and Medicine in TCM

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

Daily Herb – Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Root) [Tonifying Herb]

Daily Herb - Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Root) [Tonifying Herb]

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Nourishing Herbs – Prepared Rehmannia Root

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Nourishing Herbs - Prepared Rehmannia Root

Blood Nourishing Herbs Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shúdìhuáng) Illustration of Chinese Herbs Prepared Rehmannia Root – Original State Prepared Rehmannia Root – Medicinal Material Source “Bencao Shiyi” Alias Shudi, Fudi, Dashudi, Shudi Tan Scientific Name Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, Prepared Rehmannia Root Medicinal Use This product is a processed form of raw Rehmannia Root. It is prepared … Read more