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Prepared Rehmannia 熟地黄

Shú Dì Huáng · Rehmannia glutinosa (Radix Preparata)

Tonify Blood 补血
Nature
Slightly warm 微温
Flavour
Sweet 甘
Channels
Liver, Kidney 肝·肾
Part used
Root, steamed with wine until black
Species
Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch.
Origin
Henan (Huaiqing)

Traditional actions

Tonifies the blood, nourishes yin, benefits the essence (jing) and marrow.

Traditionally used for

Blood/yin deficiency, dizziness, tinnitus, night sweats, premature greying, weak lower back and knees.

How it is prepared

Recipes using Prepared Rehmannia

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