Rehmannia Root Extract

Species Name: Rehmannia glutinosa

Also Known As: Yellow earth, Ti Huang Chiu, Chinese foxglove, shen di huang

Rehmannia root extract comes from the root of the Rehmannia plant, which is native to China. The Rehmannia was one of the first species to be brought into the West and cultivated there for its aesthetic benefits.

The plant has a thick, yellow to red colored root. The root is taken from the plant during the early winter months specifically for its herbal properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, this root has been used for thousands of years as a tonic.

It is one of the 50 most important Chinese herbs and is documented as far back as 206 B.C. through written records. Its rich nutrition level is what has made this extract so important.

Home Remedies Using Rehmannia Root Extract:

Benefits of Rehmannia Root Extract:

There are modern benefits to using this extract. Rehmannia root extract is an effective tonic that can improve blood quality and aid in circulation.

It is able to improve the circulation of blood through the brain, thereby enhancing the brain’s functional abilities. Commonly referred to as a blood energizer, it often assists those who are suffering from numerous blood disorders including amentia, dizziness, and light headedness.

It can also slow excessive menstruation, work to regulate flow and helps a new mother to become stronger after childbirth.

Another use of Rehmannia root extract is as a tool to protect the liver. In this way, its purpose is to reduce the symptoms of hepatitis, especially when it is used with licorice. It is also improves the function of the liver, the heart and the kidneys overall.

Rehmannia root extract is also important in improving hormone production in the body. It is used to reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. It is often recommended for the treatment of insomnia and to improve bone strength in women after menopause, too.

The root extract contains glycogen, which is believed to be an effective treatment of hypoglycemia. It also works as a mild diuretic. It assists by riding the body of excessive fluid from cells and helps to encourage the flow of urine. It also can also be used to reduce fevers and helps to dispense, or cool, the body’s temperature.

Side Effects Of Rehmannia Root Extract:

Those who are pregnant or nursing should not use Rehmannia root extracts.

It is possible to take too much of this extract. Over dosing could cause diarrhea and in some cases abdominal distension accompanied by abdominal pain.