Dried Raw Rehmannia Root Slices Sheng Di Huang 500g Henan Jiaozuo Huai Rehmannia for Decoction and Soup

Dried Raw Rehmannia Root Slices, known in TCM as Sheng Di Huang (生地), from Rehmannia glutinosa. These hand-selected slices come from Huai dihuang grown in Jiaozuo, Henan, a region traditionally prized for Rehmannia. In TCM theory, raw Rehmannia is sweet and bitter in flavor with cold nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and cooling the blood. A classic raw herb for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sheng Di Huang (生地) dried root slices from the 2024 harvest
• Botanical source Rehmannia glutinosa from Jiaozuo, Henan, a renowned Huai herb region
• Hand-selected whole and sliced roots with careful manual sorting
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• Available in 250g, 500g, and 1000g pack sizes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-black to dark brown exterior with a yellowish-brown cut surface and fine radial texture. The root pieces are firm yet slightly flexible, with a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a deep amber tone with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to nourishing soups with lean pork or chicken
• Use in traditional herbal congee recipes
• Prepare as part of seasonal cooling herbal teas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, raw Rehmannia root is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and nourishing yin. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Zeng Ye Tang and is often paired with Mai Dong and Xuan Shen. Home cooks also add it to autumn and winter soups and congee for traditional moistening and nourishing value.

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