Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Rehmannia
Species: glutinosa
Common Names: Chinese Foxglove, Di Huang, Sheng Di, Sheng Ti Huang, Shu Ti Huang, Ti Huang Chiu, Ti Huang
Part Used: Root

Quoted References

2. "Rehmannia is commonly used in clinics in the orient and is called di-huang, or "yellow earth." It is used to replenish vital force and helps with diabetes, constipation, urinary tract problems, anemia, dizziness, and regulating menstrual flow. It is protective to the liver and helps prevent the depletion of stored glycogen, which can make it beneficial for hypoglycemia. Di huang has an antifungal effect and has been used for candida. It can lower glucose levels and helps to reduce blood pressure while increasing circulation to the brain. It is a blood tonic and diuretic. It helps strengthen the bones and tissue and can enhance fertility. Chinese doctors have used it with licorice for the treatment of hepatitis. Rehmannia helps disperse heat from the body and alleviates night sweats and fevers."

9. "Botanical name: Rehmannia glutinosa.
Pharmaceutical name: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae.
Properties: sweet, slightly warm.
Channels entered: Liver, Kidney, Heart.
Functions and clinical use: Tonifies the Blood: used for Deficient Blood patterns with such symptoms as a pallid face, dizziness, palpitations and insomnia. Also used for irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, and postpartum bleeding. Nourishes the Yin: used for Deficient Kidney Yin, with such manifestations as night sweats, nocturnal emissions, Steaming Bone syndrome, and Wasting and Thirsting syndrome.
Cautions and contraindications: Overuse can lead to abdominal distension and loose stools.
Pharmacological and clinical research: Treatment of hypertension: in one clinical series, 62 patients with hypertension took Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae (Shu Di Huang) for two weeks. The mean blood pressures and serum cholesterol levels decreased, and there was improvement in cerebral blood flow and the ECG.
Toxicity: side effects that have been observed with Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae (Shu Di Huang) are mild and include diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, lack of energy, and palpitations. These symptoms usually disappear on continued administration of the herb."

ETHNOBOTANY: WORLDWIDE USES
China	Alterative, Anemia, Cancer, Cancer(Stomach), Cardiotonic, Cachexia, Cough, Diabetes-Mellitis, Diphtheria, Diuretic, Depurative, Dysuria, Ejaculation, Ear, Eczema, Epistaxis, Eye, Fatigue, Fracture, Fever, Hemorrhage, Hematemesis, Hemoptysis, Hemostat , Hypertension, Kidney, Liver, Longevity, Lumbago, Menoxenia, Metroxenia, Nerve, Marasmus, Marrow, Pregnancy, Psoriasis, Refrigerant, Puerperium, Rejuvenation, Sialogogueue, Sore,Tendon, Thirst, Tinnitus, Tonic, Tonsillitis, Tumor(Nose), Vertigo, Wet-Dream
Elsewhere	Hyperglycemia

This web page is copyrighted © 2004 by Raintree Nutrition, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, including websites, without written permission. Please refer to our copyright notice page.


† The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information contained in this plant database file is intended for education, entertainment and information purposes only. This information is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace proper medical care. The plant described herein is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, mitigate or prevent any disease. Please refer to our Conditions of Use for using this plant database file and web site.

---

© Copyrighted 1996 to present by Raintree Nutrition, Inc., Carson City, NV 89701.
All rights reserved. Please read the Conditions of Use, Copyright Statement
and our Privacy Policy for this web page and web site.