Di Huang (Shu)-ehmannia glutinosa Rootcooked

Di Huang (Shu) 地黄（熟） is the dried root of Rehmannia glutinosa, a fundamental yin-nourishing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These dark brown, moist slices are prized for their ability to cool blood, nourish yin, and generate body fluids.

Traditional applications described for educational purposes. Professional guidance recommended for therapeutic use.

Key Benefits
Clears Heat & Cools Blood（清热凉血） – Traditionally used in febrile conditions to cool the blood.
Nourishes Yin & Moistens Dryness（滋阴润燥） – Helps relieve dry throat and thirst.
Stops Bleeding & Tonifies Kidney Yin（止血补肾阴） – Commonly used in formulas addressing bleeding and kidney yin deficiency.

Usage Methods
Herbal Decoction（煎剂）: Simmer 9–15 g with water for 20–30 minutes.
Paste Preparation（蜜制膏剂）: Cook with honey to make nourishing paste.
Powdered Form（粉末）: Ground for customized herbal preparations.

Product Specifications
Processing（加工）: Carefully cleaned and sliced while preserving moisture.
Appearance（外观）: Dark brown to black, moist texture, sweet-bitter taste.
Storage（储存）: Keep refrigerated for freshness; shelf life 12 months.

Safety Notes
Not recommended for spleen deficiency with diarrhea.
Use cautiously in cold patterns or damp conditions.