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熟地黄 · Shu Di Huang
Prepared Rehmannia
Rehmannia glutinosa
— Slightly warm, sweet · Liver, Kidney
Traditional uses
Blood deficiency
Night sweats, weak knees
Dizziness
Used in
Irregular or Light Periods
Thinning or Greying Hair
Menopause & Hot Flushes
Night Sweats
Pale & Tired (Blood Deficiency)
Tired Eyes & Screen Strain
⚠ Safety
Heavy; can cause bloating with weak digestion.
Sources
Wikipedia – Rehmannia glutinosa (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)