Mei Quanxi Column Compendium of Materia Medica Volume Twelve: The Legend of Huang Jing XU Xuan’s “Records of the Divine” states: A maid from a wealthy family in Linchuan escaped into the deep mountains. After a long time, she found wild grass with lovely branches and leaves, took the roots to eat, and was never … Read more
Shú Dì Huánɡ (熟地黄) Shú Dì Huánɡ: A plant of the family Scrophulariaceae, genus Rehmannia. It grows in sandy loam at altitudes of 50-1100 meters, in barren hills, at the foot of mountains, by walls, and along roadsides, cultivated both domestically and abroad. The rhizome is used medicinally. It is indicated for liver and kidney … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Rehmannia Glutinosa (熟地黄), the root of the bulbous plant from the lily family, has been recorded in ancient texts such as the “Compendium of Materia Medica” as a highly effective herb. Rehmannia Glutinosa is known for its ability to nourish yin, moisten dryness, generate fluids, quench thirst, and … Read more
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
Rehmannia glutinosa (熟地黄, Shú Dì Huáng) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), derived from the dried root of the plant. After processing, impurities are removed, and the root is cleaned, steamed, and then dried or simmered until dry. It has a sweet taste and a slightly warm nature, and it enters … Read more
As the weather turns cooler and the climate becomes drier, the human body may exhibit symptoms of fluid damage and lung dryness.Here are several easy-to-make medicinal soups suitable for autumn and winter, along with 6 tips for making a great soup! Medicinal soups suitable for autumn and winter 1 Four Substance Chicken Soup for Nourishing … Read more