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Product Description
Chinese rehmannia glutinosa root is a perennial herb found in northern China. It grows 6-8 in (15-20 cm) tall and has long
oval leaves that are covered with fine hairs, fluted flowers that are reddish orange tinted with purple, and a
round fruit. The root is thick and reddish yellow. Chinese foxglove root is collected in the fall. Its Latin name
is Rehmannia glutinosa and it is also called Rehmannia chinensis.
General Use
In China, Chinese foxglove root is used as a remedy for many different ailments: blurred vision, chronic fever,
constipation, heart palpitations, hearing problems, hot flashes, insomnia, light-headedness, low back pain,
menstrual irregularity and uterine bleeding (especially after childbirth), night sweats, restlessness, and stiff
joints. It is also used to combat the effects of aging. Its effectiveness in treating these ailments has not been
verified.