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REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA

Shu di Huang CHINESE FOXGLOVE ROOT COOKED IN WINE

This herb treats patterns of Blood Deficiency, and in TCM the two organs most affected by this disorder are the Heart and Liver, which direct and store the Blood, respectively.

HOW TO USE

Shu di Huang is a very important herb—it is both a Blood and a yin tonic. Blood Deficient symptoms include a pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, and insomnia; also menstrual problems such as irregular bleeding, uterine bleeding, and amenorrhea (no menstruation). Kidney Yin Deficient patterns include night sweats, heat in the bones, nocturnal emissions (wet dreams), diabetes, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Jing Deficiency includes such Kidney symptoms as low back pain, weakness of the knees and legs, lightheadedness, deafness, and also premature graying of the hair.

PROPERTIES Sweet, slightly Warm

CHANNELS Heart, Kidney, Liver

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Tonifies the Blood: Blood Deficient symptoms are similar to those of anemia.

 Nourishes the yin: use for treating Kidney Yin Deficient patterns.

CAUTION

 Use with caution in cases of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency, or Stagnant Qi or Phlegm. As with may tonifying herbs, it nourishes the moist substances in the body, so overuse can lead to bloating and loose stools: It must be carefully combined.