Condition
Treatment Support
adrenal nourisher
Application
Chinese patent formula called Rehmannia 6 (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan)
Rehmannia
(Rehmannia glutinosa)
Also know as Sheng di huang
Botanical Information
A short-lived perennial herb of the Figwort family from China with large two-lipped redish flowers. The plant produces underground tubers and tends to spread in the garden.
Working with Rehmannia
Part(s) Used
Prepared Root
Herb Forms
Bulk herb for teas, capsules, tablets.
Rehmannia is one of the most commonly used Chinese herbs for nourishing the adrenals and hormones (Kidney Yin tonic) when they have been weakened by stress, overwork, or overindulgence in sex. It is also taken for blood deficiency conditions with such symptoms as menstrual irregularity, anemia, insomnia, heart palpitations, and dizziness.
Rehmannia can be found in numerous over-the-counter formulas, both Chinese and Western.
Rehmannia has a taste of SWEET and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Do not use if you have weak digestion, lack of appetite, or diarrhea.
Conditions treated with Rehmannia
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
tonic
Application
tea, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
adrenal tonic
Application
tincture, tea, capsule, tablet
Condition
Treatment Support
metabolic regulator, adrenal support herb
Application
tea, tablets or capsules with other similar herbs
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
