Rehmannia
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Other Names: Chinese Foxglove, Chinese Rehmanniae Radix, Chinese RR, Di Huang, Dihuang, Gun-Ji-Whang, Japanese Rehmanniae Radix, Japanese RR, Jio, Juku-Jio, Kan-Jio, R. Glutinosa, Racine de Rehmannia, Rehmanniae, Rehmannia Glutinosa Oligosaccharide, Rehmannia glutinosa, Rehmannia Radac, Rehmanniae Radix, Rehmanniae Root, RR, Rhemannia Root, Rehmannia Steamed Root, RGAE, RGX, ROS, Saeng-Ji-Whang, Sho-Jio, Shu Di Huang, Sook-Ji-Whang, To-Byun.
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Rehmannia is a plant. The root and parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. Rehmannia is commonly found in herbal combinations used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese Medicine.
Special Precautions of Rehmannia
- There is not enough information to know if rehmannia is safe or what side effects it might cause.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of rehmannia during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Diabetes: Since rehmannia might affect blood sugar levels, people with diabetes should avoid or be very cautious about taking rehmannia. If you have diabetes and take rehmannia, monitor your blood sugar carefully.
- Surgery: Because rehmannia might affect blood glucose levels, it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using rehmannia at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
- Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with Rehmannia.
Benefits and uses of Rehmannia are
- Diabetes.
- “Tired blood” (anemia).
- Fever.
- “Weakened bones” (osteoporosis).
- Allergies.
- As a general tonic.
