Prepared Rehmannia Root Shu Di Huang 500g Nine Times Steamed Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Prepared Rehmannia Root, known in TCM as Shu Di Huang (熟地黄), is the processed root of Rehmannia glutinosa. This 500g pack of dried slices has been traditionally nine times steamed and nine times sun-dried, a classic preparation that yields a dark, moist, sweet root. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and supporting the kidney and liver channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped in hot water for herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional nine times steamed and nine times sun-dried preparation of Rehmannia glutinosa root
• Known in TCM as Shu Di Huang (熟地黄), a classic blood-nourishing herb
• Dark, moist slices with a naturally sweet taste suited to daily herbal use
• Versatile dried herb for decoctions, soups, congee, and steeped tea
• 500g loose bulk pack, room-temperature storage with a 365-day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep blackish-brown with a dense, slightly moist, and sticky texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and when simmered or steeped the taste is typically rich, sweet, and mellow with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to nourishing soups and stews
• Cook into congee for a traditional seasonal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shu Di Huang is a foundational herb in classic blood- and yin-nourishing formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. Traditionally it is simmered in long-cooked decoctions, paired with herbs like Dang Gui, Bai Shao, or Shan Yao, and added to family soups and congee, especially in autumn and winter tonic cooking.

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