Item: Shu Di, Processed Rehmannia Root, Rehmanniae Radix
Category: Grass and woody plants
Scientific Name: Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch.
Part: Root tuber
Origin: Dried root tuber of Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. (Fam.Scrophulariaceae)
Source: Henan, China
Traits:
- Irregular masses or oblong, variable in size and thickness. External jet-black, lustrous, viscous. Texture soft and pliable, uneasily broken, fracture dark black and lustrous. Odor, slight; taste, sweet.
Specification:
- General Inspections & Species Authentication
- Heavy Metals Pass
- Aflatoxins Pass
- Sulfur Dioxide Pass
- Pesticide Residues Pass
Usage: Various Chinese herbal soup, instant drink powder, seasoning, health supplement, etc.
Storage method: Store in the refrigerator or cool, dry place. Mind the mold and pest issues.
Precautions:Used with caution in spleen deficiency and diarrhea.