Rehmannia
| Pinyin: di huang | Latin: Rehmannia glutinosa |
Description:Rehmannia is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It has reddish violet flowers and is often called Chinese Foxglove.
The root of the plan is used in Oriental medicine throughout China, Japan and Korea.
It is know for it organ strengthening properties of the Heart, Kidneys, and the Liver.
Information:
Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Organ Meridian Systems:
Heart, Kidney, Liver
Heart, Kidney, Liver
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Traditional Medicinal Uses:
Rehmannia contains Vitamin A, B, C, D, and amino acids. It has been traditionally used to tonify the blood, relieve fatigue, help with anemia, reduce blood pressure, lower glucose levels, increase circulation to the brain, and used for diabetes.
Rehmannia contains Vitamin A, B, C, D, and amino acids. It has been traditionally used to tonify the blood, relieve fatigue, help with anemia, reduce blood pressure, lower glucose levels, increase circulation to the brain, and used for diabetes.
