Posted by Hombre on September 10, 2010, at 21:41:01
In reply to Re: Ginseng + Astragalus Combination, posted by sigismund on September 9, 2010, at 17:30:32
Rehmannia is considered to be "the kidney's own food". Going through some lengthy TCM articles on rehmannia, it seems to support the production and preservation of the adrenal-cortical hormones. They say people who take rehmannia don't need to take as much cortisone.
In CM terms it nourishes the kidney, liver and blood. I think it tends more towards nourishing yin and blood; the cooler, calmer, moist aspect of the body. Raw rehmannia ("Sheng Di Huang") is cooler than cooked ("Shu Di Huang"). It is used to reduce fevers and even helps build muscle and bone. This may have to do with its ability to stimulate the production of hormones.
I've used it in several formulas and I think it is a must for me. Although I need more kidney yang, warmth, stimulation, without the raw materials of kidney yin, I'd be burnt out.
I hope that helps.
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