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

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 used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. 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 by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sheng Di Huang (生地黄) dried root slices, a foundational TCM raw herb
• Botanical source Rehmannia glutinosa, traditionally sourced from Henan
• Cut into convenient dried slices for decoction pieces and soup preparation
• In TCM theory, sweet and bitter with a cold nature, entering the heart, liver, and kidney channels
• Sealed bag packaging with 18-month shelf life for easy storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a dark brown to blackish exterior with a yellowish-brown cut surface and a firm, dense texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered in decoctions they typically yield a slightly sweet, faintly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other tonic herbs
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with suitable companion herbs
• Used in congee or culinary recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, raw rehmannia root is a widely used base herb in decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as ophiopogon root or scrophularia root in classic cooling blends. It is also added to family soup pots and seasonal herbal broths, especially in warmer months, and is a common ingredient in congee preparations within folk herbal traditions.

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