Rehmannia Glutinosa
The unprocessed root of rehmannia — a sweet, cooling yin tonic that clears heat, cools the blood, and replenishes fluids, distinct from the warming Prepared Rehmannia.
What Is Rehmannia Glutinosa?
Rehmannia Glutinosa (生地黄), known as Sheng Di Huang, is the fresh or dried unprocessed root of Rehmannia glutinosa. Sweet, slightly bitter, and cold, it clears heat, cools the blood, nourishes yin, and generates fluids. It is the raw counterpart to the warming, blood-tonifying Prepared Rehmannia (熟地黄).
Sheng Di Huang is a leading herb for heat that has entered the blood — with signs such as fever, bleeding, or skin eruptions — and for yin deficiency with heat, including night sweats, a dry mouth and throat, and 'wasting-thirst'. In women's wellness it is valued for nourishing yin and gently cooling the restless heat that can accompany menopause.
History & Origin
Sheng Di Huang has been a foundational blood-cooling and yin-nourishing herb for more than two thousand years.
Traditional Uses
Clears Heat & Cools Blood
Addresses heat entering the blood level, with fever, restlessness, or heat-type bleeding such as nosebleeds.
Nourishes Yin
Replenishes depleted yin to relieve night sweats, a warm restless feeling, and a dry mouth and throat.
Generates Fluids
Moistens dryness and supports 'wasting-thirst' patterns with excessive thirst.
Cools & Calms
Clears heat disturbing the Heart to ease irritability and restless sleep.
Moistens the Intestines
Its rich, moist nature helps relieve constipation from dryness and fluid depletion.
Supports Women's Yin
Nourishes yin and cools deficiency-heat, easing the warm, restless feeling of menopause.
Health Benefits
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Cooling ReliefClears internal heat and cools the blood, easing a warm, restless feeling.
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Yin & FluidsReplenishes yin and moisture to relieve dryness, thirst, and night sweats.
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Calmer RestHelps settle heat-related irritability for more restful sleep.
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Menopause SupportNourishes yin to gently cool the heat that can accompany menopause.
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Studied CatalpolIts iridoid glycosides show anti-inflammatory activity in modern research.
Soups Featuring Rehmannia Glutinosa
Rehmannia Glutinosa is a key ingredient in these Food Art no-cook herbal soups, thoughtfully formulated to provide its nourishing qualities in a convenient, ready-to-brew format.
The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any herbal products.
