Prepared Rehmannia Root Slices Shu Di Huang 500g Dried 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 a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and supporting the kidney and liver channels in TCM theory. In traditional practice, Shu Di Huang is considered sweet and slightly warm. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, it is a staple botanical for seasonal wellness cooking. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Shu Di Huang in convenient dried slice form
• Sourced from Rehmannia glutinosa root, a traditional Chinese botanical
• Traditionally associated with blood nourishment in TCM theory
• Sulfur-free processing with no added sulfur fumigation
• Supplied directly from Henan, a recognized growing region for rehmannia

Quality & Sensory

Prepared rehmannia slices typically appear dark brown to nearly black with a moist, slightly sticky texture and dense cut surface. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and when simmered the slices typically yield a deep, sweet, slightly molasses-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to slow-cooked soups with pork, chicken, or black beans
• Use in congee or grain porridge for traditional seasonal cooking
• Combine with goji berries and angelica root in classic herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shu Di Huang is a core ingredient of classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, traditionally paired with angelica root, white peony, and chuanxiong. It is also a common addition to autumn and winter tonic soups, where it is simmered slowly with meats and other roots. Traditional preparation involves steaming and drying raw rehmannia root until it becomes dark, sweet, and rich.

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