Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.
Di Huang
地黄 Di Huang
Rehmanniae Radix
Nature
寒
Taste
甘
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Meridians
心 · 肝 · 肾
💊 Actions
Cools the blood and stops bleeding, nourishes Yin and moistens the body. Used for thirst, diabetes, and bleeding due to heat in the blood.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for patients with Yang deficiency accompanied by cold and diarrhea. Contraindicated during pregnancy unless prescribed.
📖 Usage & Dosage
Use raw (Sheng Di) for cooling, or prepared (Shu Di) for nourishing. 9-15 grams, decocted.
🏠 Rehmannia
Rehmannia is a purely Chinese herb unfamiliar in Arab folk medicine, but it is used in TCM clinics across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.