Click the blue text above “Health Taiyuan Official WeChat” to subscribe Shudi Huang (熟地黄) 1The Story of Shudi Huang Shudi Huang, classified as a top-grade herb in the Shennong Bencao Jing, was elaborated by the Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen in the Bencao Gangmu, where it is referred to as 芐 (hu), 芑 (qi), and … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is processed from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄), with its processing method documented in the “Pao Zhi Lun” by Lei Xun during the Southern and Northern Dynasties: “Harvest Sheng Di Huang, remove the white skin, steam it in a porcelain pot with a willow wood steamer, let it cool, mix with wine and … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb derived from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). It has high medicinal value, helping to nourish yin and replenish blood, and can improve symptoms such as soreness in the lower back and knees, and irregular menstruation. Do you know the nutritional value of Shudi Huang? What are its … Read more
Shudi Huang (熟地黄, Rehmannia) is classified as a warming herb; however, it is important to follow medical advice when using it to avoid adverse effects from improper use. Shudi Huang is a commonly used warming traditional Chinese medicine that can nourish blood and enrich yin. It is generally used to improve symptoms such as anemia … 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
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a type of Chinese herbal medicine derived from the root of Rehmannia glutinosa, processed from Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). Although its components are similar to Sheng Di Huang, its effects in nourishing Yin and replenishing blood are more pronounced. Shudi Huang has many benefits, which I will share with you, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Shudi Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) – A Unique Traditional Chinese Medicine for Ophthalmology One of the “Four Great Medicine Capitals,” Yuzhou in Henan has historically been renowned for the saying, “No medicine is fragrant without Yuzhou, and no doctor is remarkable without the Medicine King.” However, the legend … Read more
Source: Bencao Fang Shudi Huang (熟地黄) has been used in medicine since ancient times. The “Shennong’s Herbal Classic” states: “Long-term consumption can lighten the body and prevent aging.” At that time, there was no distinction between raw and cooked forms. The processing method of Shudi Huang began in the late Han dynasty and was well … 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
Click the blue text Follow us Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) has a sweet taste, a slightly warm nature, and is associated with the Liver and Kidney meridians. It is known for its ability to nourish blood, enrich yin, and replenish essence and marrow. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, its functions are described as: … Read more