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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
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
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
Shudi, also known as Shudihuang, is the dried rhizome of the perennial herb Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) DC. that has been repeatedly steamed with wine. The plant can reach a height of 30 cm, with fleshy rhizomes that are yellow when fresh. Under cultivation, the stems are purplish-red and can reach a diameter of 5.5 cm. … Read more
【Name】 Shú Dì Huáng (Rehmannia Glutinosa) 【Source】 From “Bencao Tujing”. “Bencao Tujing”: Dì Huáng, harvested in February and August, the roots are steamed for three to two days until soft, then dried in the sun, known as Shú Dì Huáng; the one dried in the shade is known as Shēng Dì Huáng. 【Pinyin】 Shú Dì … Read more
Supplementing Qi What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient vital energy (yuan qi). Qi is the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the essence (jing) from the kidneys, the energy from the … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow for regular updates! In the case of Damp-Heat Syndrome (证): symptoms include thirst, yellow tongue coating with prickles, wiry and slow pulse, retracted and stiff tongue, delirium, unawareness of surroundings, and spasms in both hands, indicating dryness of fluids and stagnation of pathogens. Recommended herbs include fresh Sheng … Read more
During seasonal transitions, changes in weather, or the prevalence of certain viruses and bacteria, it is relatively easy to catch a cold, especially for individuals with weakened immunity. This article discusses what constitutes a cold and how to differentiate between its various types. A cold is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to … Read more
Recently, it is the season for frequent colds, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has detailed and practical treatment plans for this. TCM categorizes colds into five syndromes: These are: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Summer-Dampness, Qi Deficiency, and Yin Deficiency colds (including Dry Cough due to Lung Dryness). Below, each will be described in detail. 1. Wind-Cold Cold … Read more