Dried Rehmannia Root Slices Sheng Di Huang 100g Sun Dried Huai Rehmannia for Decoction and Soup

Dried Rehmannia Root Slices, known in TCM as Sheng Di Huang (生地), from Rehmannia glutinosa. These sun-dried slices are cut from the root of the plant and are a classic raw Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory, raw rehmannia is sweet and bitter in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart, liver, and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas, it is a staple ingredient in traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai rehmannia root slices sourced from Henan province
• Botanical source Rehmannia glutinosa with root slices cut for convenient use
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve the traditional raw herb character
• In TCM theory Sheng Di Huang is sweet and bitter with a cold nature
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

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 the decoction typically tastes slightly sweet with a subtle bitter note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, raw rehmannia root is traditionally used in cooling formulas and is a key herb in classic combinations such as Si Wu Tang, where it is paired with angelica, white peony, and chuanxiong. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to nourishing soups, or cooked into congee, especially during warm seasons when cooling herbs are traditionally favored.

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