Shudi (熟地), a type of Dihuang (地黄), is categorized into Shengdi (生地) and Shudi. What are the effects of Shudi? Today, we will discuss the four major effects of Shudi. Are you familiar with them? The Effects of Shudi Research comparing the effects of Shudi and Shengdi on vascular thrombosis syndromes indicates that the coarse … Read more
TCM Book ClubIssue 3588One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitionersIIntroduction：Regarding the application of a single herb, we should abandon stereotypes and return to the fundamental applications for diseases. Moreover, we should understand the herb within different formulas. Only then can we grasp it more comprehensively. Is Shudi (Rehmannia glutinosa) limited to the six … Read more
Shudi (熟地), also known as Rehmannia Glutinosa, is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is known for its blood-nourishing properties. It is a key ingredient in the Si Wu Tang (四物汤), a formula frequently used by women to replenish blood. Shudi has the effects of nourishing yin, replenishing essence, and enriching … 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