REHMANNIAE, Radix (Prepared) 孰地黄 (Chinese: Shu Di Huang)

Size: 10 gm

Rehmanniae is one of the main nourishers of Yin and Blood in Chinese herbal medicine. It is the cornerstone of the formula Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (code#16140). It is used in deficient Yin patterns, giving both moisture and stability to the body. It is sweet, slightly bitter, and warm, and enters the Heart, Liver, and Kidney meridians.

Packets can be taken singly or combined with other herbs to make a formula. Use one packet to four cups water. Drink 1-3 cups per day. Please consult Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Item code #46196) for more information on the uses of individual herbs. We have many other books that give recipes for formulas that you can make with the Sanjiu herbs.