Rehmannia
Category: anti-aging, liver-support, urinary-health, anti-inflammatory, diabetes, hemostatic, cardiovascular-health
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Rehmannia is a traditional Chinese herb primarily used to support the liver and kidneys, address blood loss and anemia, reduce fevers, balance blood sugar, and serve as a remedy for longevity and inflammation. Both raw and wine-cooked preparations are used for different therapeutic effects.
How to Make it
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Wine Decoction (Shu Di Huang)
Simmer 15 g rehmannia root in 2 cups (500 ml) red wine for 20 minutes. For blood loss and anemia, take 100 ml daily.
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Fever Decoction (Sheng Di Huang)
Decoct 15 g rehmannia and 10 g Chinese figwort in water. For fevers, take 150 ml 2–3 times daily.
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Raw Root Chew
Chew a small piece of raw rehmannia root daily as a tonic.
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Tips
- -Use raw root to cool, heal the liver, and lower fever.
- -Choose wine-cooked root for restorative, blood-building effects.
- -Professional supervision is recommended if pregnant, on medication, or with liver/kidney conditions.
- -Root has a slightly bitter taste, especially raw.
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Precautions
- -Only use under professional advice during pregnancy.
- -Wine-prepared rehmannia may increase blood pressure in some cases.
- -Avoid use without supervision in cases of kidney or liver dysfunction.
- -Consult a doctor if taking medication for blood pressure, diabetes, or liver conditions.
Benefits
Key benefits of this remedy
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Liver Support and Hepatitis
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Blood Tonic and Anemia
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Fever Reduction
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Longevity and Elder Health
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Blood Pressure Regulation
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Blood Sugar and Metabolic Support
Health Concerns
Related health concerns