Prepared rehmannia root (Shu Di Huang)

Indication for prepared rehmannia root

• Chronic constipation (see “Combinations” below)
• Thyroid gland imbalance
• Menopause syndrome
• Hepatitis
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Palpitations
• Insomnia
• Lower back and limb weakness
• Tinnitus
• Diabetes
• Nocturnal sweating
• Nocturnal ejaculation
• Premature hair growth
• Premature aging
• Decreased mental acuity
• Memory loss
• Protects against radiation

Instructions for use and dosage

Decoction :

10g prepared rehmannia root

1) Wash the herbs and place them in a container that is not made of iron, aluminum or cast iron, and add 250ml cold water (spring or filtered water).
2) First soak the herbs in the water for 20 minutes (optional).
3) Heat the pot over high heat until boiling. As soon as the water is boiling, turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4) If you need to take 2 decoctions a day, pour the liquid obtained into another container or thermos flask.
5) Pour 250ml (or just enough water to cover the herbs) of cold water over the same herbs and heat again over high heat, then turn down to low heat as soon as the water is boiling.
6) Simmer for 20 minutes.
7) Pour in the liquid obtained from the 1st decoction.
8) Drink the decoction hot or lukewarm in 2 parts, morning and afternoon or evening, after meals.

Combination

– Prepared rehmannia root can be combined with Chinese angelica root for blood disorders causing dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunctions such as amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, uterine bleeding and postpartum bleeding.

– Prepare in soup with lean pork or other lean meat for chronic constipation.

Contraindication

Prepared rehmannia root is difficult to digest, so taking it alone is contraindicated for people with :

• Digestive problems
• Sensation of swelling in the abdomen
• Pain in the abdomen
• Lack of appetite
• Postpartum nausea
• Diarrhea