Rehmannia Glutinosa | [수입산] 숙지황

Rehmannia (Rehmannia Glutinosa) is the name that unites the genus of six flowering species in the Lamiales order, although the plant doesn't belong to any of the families due to particular molecular structure. Although, some classifications attribute it to theScrophulariaceae family. This perennial herb is native to the East – Korea, China, and Japan. Its origin defined its place in the Oriental herbal medicine where it is one of the 50 basic herbs used in blends and individually. The plant is known as dìhuáng (earth yellow) in Chinese medicine. Rehmannia is recognized by the bell-shaped flowers of yellowish or reddish-violet color and leaves growing close to the ground. The plant usually grows up to 15-30 cm. In the USA it is cultivated for ornamental uses, while in the Eastern herbal medicine it is used as a herbal remedy.Health Benefits Rehmannia is majorly associated with adrenal gland and kidney conditions. It decreases adrenal suppression of steroid hormones and works well agains