Dried Rehmannia Root Sheng Di Huang 500g Raw Herb Slices for Decoction and Soup

Dried Rehmannia Root, known in TCM as Sheng Di Huang (生地), from Rehmannia glutinosa. These dried root pieces are a classic raw Chinese herb traditionally valued for their cooling nature and sweet-bitter flavor, associated in TCM theory with nourishing yin and cooling the blood. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical, it is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sheng Di Huang (生地) dried Rehmannia root pieces
• Botanical source Rehmannia glutinosa with Henan origin
• Whole root form suitable for grinding into powder on request
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• 500g pack with 24-month shelf life under cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish pieces with a firm, slightly flexible texture and a faint earthy-sweet aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically shows a deep amber-brown color with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with other tonic herbs
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with suitable companions
• Cooked into herbal congee for seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sheng Di Huang is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and cooling the blood, and it appears in many classic formulas. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Mai Men Dong or Xuan Shen in decoctions, simmered in family soups, or cooked into congee during warm seasons. Traditional preparation involves slow simmering to draw out its sweet, cooling character.

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