dei6 wong4地黃地黄
Jyutpingdei6 wong4
Yaledeih wòhng
Definition
Rehmannia, especially Chinese foxglove; a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Used primarily in traditional Chinese medicine, this root is categorized into two main forms: raw and prepared. When you see it in a herbal shop, it is often sold as 熟地 which is the steamed, black, and sticky version used for tonifying, or 生地 which is the raw, lighter-colored version used for clearing heat. It is rarely consumed on its own and is almost always part of a complex herbal decoction or slow-cooked soup.
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loeng2両léungExamples
This rehmannia is very bitter, can you drink it?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with other root medicines like 淮山 or 黨參, as they have very different medicinal properties and appearances. Beginners often mistake the sticky, dark 熟地 for other dried ingredients because of its unique texture.
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