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RADIX REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA

Sheng di Huang CHINESE FOXGLOVE ROOT

Sheng di Huang is one of a group of herbs that clear Heat: this includes febrile conditions and any illnesses with Heat signs. It can be used to treat diabetes by addressing the Heat cause.

HOW TO USE

Sheng di Huang is a very moistening as well as cooling herb. Therefore it is used in febrile illnesses where the Heat over a period has dried up the fluids in the body, causing thirst, irritability, and a scarlet tongue. It is also used, often with Bai Shao, when Heat in the Blood level causes hemorrhage from the vessels, leading to bloody urine, nosebleeds, and vomiting of blood. Untreated diabetes causes excessive thirst and urine—Sheng di Huang treats the Heat cause and helps the body replace the fluids.

PROPERTIES Sweet, Bitter, Cold

CHANNELS Heart, Liver, Kidney

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Clears Heat and cools the Blood: use in all febrile conditions where there is a very high fever, thirst, and a scarlet tongue. Also in hemorrhage when Heat enters the Blood level.

 Nourishes the yin and generates fluids: treats low-grade, long-term fever with dry mouth, constipation, and night sweats.

 Cools Heart Fire blazing: mouth and tongue ulcers, irritability, insomnia.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated in cases of Spleen Deficiency with Dampness—Sheng di Huang is too moistening. Also contraindicated in the presence of Phlegm.