Click the blue WeChat name above ↑↑ Follow Kangmei Pharmaceutical to receive health-related information daily. A Little Story about Rehmannia Glutinosa Legend has it that when Sun Simiao was 101 years old, he still traveled everywhere. One evening, he arrived at a small village by a river and saw an old man holding a dragonfly … Read more
The Efficacy, Nutritional Value, and Precautions of Rehmannia Glutinosa The efficacy of Rehmannia Glutinosa (Shu Di Huang) includes nourishing blood and moistening, benefiting essence and filling marrow. It is used to treat dizziness, palpitations, irregular menstruation, liver and kidney yin deficiency, nocturnal emissions, and impotence. Precautions for using Rehmannia Glutinosa include avoiding it in cases … Read more
Shu Di (熟地) Properties Shu Di Huang (熟地黄) has the effects of nourishing Yin, tonifying the kidneys, nourishing and cooling the blood, promoting blood coagulation, and lowering blood sugar. It is primarily produced in Henan, has a sweet taste, and is slightly warm in nature. It enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Source: Qian Tu … 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
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Name: Shudi (熟地) Taste and Properties: Sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature; enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. Primary Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood It is often said that when supplementing the kidneys, one must not forget Shudi Huang, as the famous Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue stated: “It greatly nourishes blood, … Read more
Rehmannia glutinosa, a tuberous root of the plant belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae, is processed through steaming and drying. It has the effects of nourishing blood, enriching yin, and replenishing essence and marrow. It is primarily used for conditions such as blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, excessive bleeding, kidney yin deficiency, soreness of the lower back … Read more
Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) Tonifies the kidneys and nourishes the blood Benefits the marrow and fills the fluids Darkens hair and prevents greying Shu Di Huang is the dried tuber of Rehmannia glutinosa, processed through specific methods. It is sweet and slightly warm, entering the liver and kidney meridians, with a soft and moist … Read more
The winter, when all things lie dormant, is the best time to nourish and strengthen the body. When it comes to “nourishing,” people often think of various precious “tonics,” but many common medicinal materials and food ingredients, when used properly, can achieve the same nourishing effects. This week, we introduce the “nourishing herb” Shudi Huang. … Read more
01 Introduction Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) is a heat-clearing herb, derived from the dried tuber of the plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a processed product of Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia). Shu Di Huang has a sweet taste and a warm nature, and it is associated with the liver and kidney … Read more
Heart Four Formulas 1. Sheng Mai Yin (Sheng Mai Decoction): Suitable for Heart Qi Deficiency, presenting symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, and spontaneous sweating. 2. Shen Fu Qiang Xin Wan (Ginseng and Aconite Heart-Strengthening Pill): Suitable for Heart Yang Deficiency, with symptoms like palpitations, cold limbs, and pale complexion. 3. Ren Shen … Read more