Herbal Information on Shu Di Huang Organic Herb 

Common Name:   Rehmannia Root, Chinese Foxglove, Foxglove, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Rehmannia Root -  cooked in wine

Botanical Name:  Rehmannia Glutinosa Radix Conquita

Pin Yin Name:   Shu Di Huang

Other Ingredients:   Processed in Wine

Package Size:   1 pound

Form:   Cut / Sliced, not uniform pieces.

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Nuherbs Organic Herbs

Organic:  Yes 

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  If taken in excess may cause diarrhea.

California Prop 65  

Herb Category:   Herbs that Tonify the Blood

Additional Information About Shu Di Huang:

• Nourishes Kidney Yin
• Nourishes Liver Yin
• Nourishes the Blood
• Stops Cough and Arrests Wheezing
• Herbs Category: Herbs that tonify blood
• Detoxicant, Diuretic, and Hypotensive
• Regulates Fluid Metabolism
• Chinese Traditional Function is to Regulate Urination.  

Product Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Warm

Channels: Heart, Kidney, Liver 

These Rehmannia root pieces have been prepared with wine. We also have a Raw Rehmannia root available, in multiple forms and brands. Please do a search for Sheng Di Huang, or Raw Rehmannia.

 At a glance, the pieces look very much like dried prunes that are long, rather than round, but not uniform.  The pieces are the size of prunes too, nearly black in color, a very lumpy wrinkled texture, and a little sticky from the wine preparation.Prepared Rehmannia Root is a common Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is helpful for nourishing and tonifying Blood and supports the Yin. Its range of folk uses and clinical applications in modern Chinese medicine are extensive. It enters the Heart, Kidney, and Liver channels. 

Nuherbs takes great care to ensure the herb is harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.

About Nuherbs Lab Tested Quality.

Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and independent third party lab. Our in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatography, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Micro bacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance. 

We encourage you to educate yourself on herbs and supplements, by researching reputable sites, and books. Having an open discussion with your physician on what will be most beneficial for your health issues. And lastly discussing interaction of herbs and pharmaceuticals with your pharmacist or physician.

References:
http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/rehmannia-root/

https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/chinese-herbs/substance/shu-di-huang-chinese-foxglove-root-rehmannia

http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/herbal/shudihuang.html

http://www.zysj.com.cn/zhongyaocai/yaocai_s/shudihuang.html