Prepared Rehmannia Root 600g | Shu Di Huang 熟地黃

Shu Di Huang (熟地黄), prepared rehmannia root, 600g. Nine times steamed and nine times dried in the traditional processing, which turns the raw root black, sticky and sweet — and completely changes its action.

• 600g of prepared (cooked) rehmannia root
• Botanical name Rehmannia glutinosa, processed
• Glossy black, sticky and richly sweet
• The chief herb of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
• Generous bulk size for clinic or regular home use

Traditional use of Prepared Rehmannia Root

Shu Di Huang is described in Chinese medicine as nourishing blood and enriching yin and essence. The processing is what distinguishes it from sheng di huang, the raw root, which is cooling rather than nourishing.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Shu Di Huang · Chinese 熟地黃 (simplified 熟地黄) · also written 熟地 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata · botanical name Rehmannia glutinosa · English: prepared rehmannia root, cooked Chinese foxglove root · Cantonese: suk dei wong

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.