Prepared Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) — Nine-Steam-Nine-Sun Dried Shu Di Huang for Soup & Tonic

Prepared Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) is the nine-steam-nine-sun processed root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shú Dì Huáng (熟地黄). Also called Chinese Foxglove Root, Shu Di Huang has been prized for centuries as a deep-nourishing, blood-enriching, and essence-replenishing herb, traditionally used to support the Kidneys, nourish yin, and build vital essence. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a rich yet gentle herb for long-simmered soups, congee, and restorative tonics.

Key Selling Points

• Nine-steam-nine-sun processed Shu Di Huang
• Traditional blood- and yin-nourishing food herb
• Rehmannia glutinosa root
• Suitable for soup, congee, and tonic decoctions
• Origin: Henan, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is processed through the traditional nine-steam-nine-sun method, yielding a glossy, jet-black root with a soft, moist texture and a deep, sweet, caramel-like aroma. When simmered, it releases a rich, syrupy sweetness that darkens the broth and adds a smooth, mellow body to soups and decoctions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tonic decoctions
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shu Di Huang is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily nourishment and vitality. It is a common ingredient in classic blood-nourishing and kidney-tonifying formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, angelica root, and jujube. As a daily soup ingredient, it is simmered with pork, chicken, or black chicken for a rich, sweet broth.

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