Dried Rehmannia Root Slices Sheng Di Huang Raw Herb 500g Henan Origin

Dried Rehmannia Root Slices, known in TCM as Sheng Di Huang (生地黄), from Rehmannia glutinosa. These dried root slices are a classic raw Chinese herb traditionally valued in herbal decoctions. In TCM theory, raw rehmannia is sweet and bitter in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, liver, and kidney channels. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as directed in traditional preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sheng Di Huang (生地黄) dried root slices sourced from Henan province
• Botanical source Rehmannia glutinosa, a foundational TCM raw herb
• Selected-grade slices with uniform cutting suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in cooling herbal formulas and classic decoctions
• Resealable 500g bag with 18-month shelf life for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish slices with a firm, slightly flexible texture and a wrinkled surface. The aroma is mildly earthy and sweet, and decocted slices typically yield a deep amber-brown liquid with a sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing herbal soup packs
• Combine with other TCM herbs in slow-cooked congee
• Use in seasonal herbal tea blends after decocting

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, raw rehmannia root is traditionally associated with clearing heat and nourishing yin, and it appears in classic formulas such as Zeng Ye Tang and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan preparations. It is commonly decocted with herbs like ophiopogon root and scrophularia root, or added to family soup and congee recipes during warm seasons.

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