The Efficacy and Function of Shu Di (Processed Rehmannia Root)
Disease description:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit weak physically, often experiencing soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, as well as occasional dizziness and ringing in the ears. I heard that cooked rehmannia (Shu Di) seems to be beneficial for the body. What exactly are its effects and benefits? Would taking cooked rehmannia help improve my condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Rehmannia glutinosa (Shu Di) is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, with the following functions and benefits:
1. Nourishing the blood and enriching yin: Rehmannia glutinosa can nourish the blood and enrich yin, effectively regulating the balance of yin and yang in the body, improving symptoms of anemia, especially suitable for conditions such as dizziness, vertigo, and irregular menstruation caused by blood deficiency.
2. Nourishing the liver: Rehmannia glutinosa has a nourishing effect on the liver, can inhibit hemorrhagic necrotic lesions and simple necrosis of the liver, and can prevent thrombosis caused by hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, and liver vein bleeding.
3. Tonifying the kidneys and enhancing yang: Rehmannia glutinosa can also tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang, enhance kidney function, increase libido, and improve male sexual dysfunction.
4. Clearing heat and detoxifying: It can be used to treat symptoms such as mouth ulcers and abscesses caused by heat toxicity.
5. Enhancing immune function: Rehmannia glutinosa can improve immune function, combat free radical damage, and delay cellular aging.
