Rehmannia root
Also known as- Rehmania glutinosa, Chinese foxglove, Sheng Di, Sheng Ti Huang, Shu Ti Huang, Ti Huang, Ti Huang Chiu, yellow earth, prepared rehmannia root, Xian-di-huang.
Introduction
Rehmannia is very popular in Chinese medicine, where it is considered to be a longevity tonic, and one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is used to treat a plethora of medical disorders, most notably anemia, menopausal symptoms, bleeding, hypoglycemia, and ailments of the heart, kidney, or liver. The species name glutinosa comes from glutinous, referring to the sticky nature of the root. The Rehmannia root offered by Mountain Rose Herbs has been prepared in the traditional way with an infusion of yellow wine and black beans.
Constituents
Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic-acid, Aucubin, Beta-sitosterol, Calcium, Catalpol, Copper, D-fructose, D-galactose, D-glucose, Gaba, Glucosamine, Glutamic- acid, Glycine, Histidine, Iron, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Magnesium, Manganese, Manninotriose, Mannitol, Melittoside, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Phosphoric-acid, Potassium, Proline, Raffinose, Rehmaglutins, Rehmanniosides, Serine, Stachyose, Sucrose, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Verbascose, Zinc, Vitamins A, B, C, D, amino acids, cerebroside, dammelittoside,
Properties
Blood tonic, antihypertensive, diuretic, nutritive, demulcent, antiseptic, cardiac, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antiseptic, alterative, hypocholesterolemic, hypotensive, laxative, refrigerant.
Parts Used
The root. The Rehmannia root offered by Mountain Rose Herbs is prepared traditionally by boiling the root in a mixture of yellow wine and black bean infusion until the liquids have been boiled away and the roots are black. The roots are then dried in the sun.
Typical Preparations
The root may be prepared as a decoction. In order to prevent feelings of heaviness or indigestion, prepare with Cardamom or Ginger.
Summary
Rehmannia root is used to replenish vitality, and in the treatment of a wide range of ailments, including anemia, cancer, bleeding, constipation, heart weakness, coughs, fever and premature ejaculation, dizziness and palpitations due to anemia or blood deficiency, chronic tidal fever, night sweats, dry mouth, candida, autoimmune diseases, lumbago, hepatitis, the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, injured bones, urinary tract problems, lower back pain, and nocturnal emissions. The prepared root is warmer in action than the raw root, and is useful for relieving fatigue, building the body during recovery or illness, lowering blood sugar and blood pressure, and it is given to women for menstrual irregularities, infertility, and to stop postpartum hemorrhage. Rehmannia root is also used in men’s potency formulas, especially combined with Ginseng or Astragalus.
Precautions
This product is not recommended if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not use if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea and discontinue use if these occur.
