Prepared Rehmannia Root Slices Shu Di Huang 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Soup

Prepared Rehmannia Root Slices, known in TCM as Shu Di Huang (熟地黄), from Rehmannia glutinosa. These dried root slices are traditionally processed by repeated steaming and sun-drying, giving a dark, moist appearance. In TCM theory, Shu Di Huang is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and supporting the liver and kidney channels. A classic decoction-piece herb for soups, teas, and herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shu Di Huang prepared from Rehmannia glutinosa root
• Sourced from Jiaozuo, Henan, a renowned growing region for Rehmannia
• Traditionally processed by steaming and sun-drying for deep color and rich character
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction, soup, and herbal tea use
• A staple TCM blood-nourishing herb commonly paired with Angelica and Goji berries

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to nearly black with a soft, slightly sticky texture and glossy cut surface. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and decocted slices typically yield a dense, sweet, slightly molasses-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as a classic blood-nourishing ingredient
• Add to slow-cooked soups with chicken, pork ribs, or black beans
• Brew as a component of nourishing herbal teas
• Use in congee or seasonal tonic recipes during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shu Di Huang is a foundational herb in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, traditionally used to nourish yin and replenish the blood. It is commonly decocted with Angelica root, White Peony, and Chuanxiong, or simmered in restorative soups. Traditionally favored in autumn and winter for warming, replenishing recipes.

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