Author: Bencao Toutiao Team (本草头条) Exploring Shudi Huang (熟地黄) Shudi Huang (熟地黄), the root tuber of the plants Rehmannia glutinosa or Rehmannia chingii from the family Scrophulariaceae, is processed through steaming and drying. It appears in irregular block shapes, with a pitch-black color both inside and out, and a wrinkled, uneven surface. The texture is … 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
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Clinically, we generally encounter Sheng Di Huang (生地黄) and Shudi Huang, which have different properties, functions, and indications; thus, it is essential to distinguish between them when used. Today, we will introduce Shudi Huang and its … Read more
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
Shudi Huang, also known as Shudi, is a medicinal material made from the processed tuber of Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa). Speaking of the wonderful uses of Shudi Huang, there is a legend. It is said that Sun Simiao, at over a hundred years old, still traveled around. One day, he came to a small … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge Overview Traditional Chinese Medicine Shudi Huang (熟地黄, Rehmannia Glutinosa) is sweet in flavor, slightly warm in nature, and enters the liver and kidney meridians [1]. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a long history of use, recognized by practitioners throughout the ages as a key herb for nourishing blood. … 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
Shudi Huang (熟地黄) is a processed product of Sheng Di Huang (生地黄). Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaetn.) Libosch. ex Fisch. et Mey.) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Shudi Huang is sweet and slightly warm in nature, and it enters the Liver (肝) and Kidney (肾) meridians. It has the effects … Read more