Rehmannia Tea Benefits

Rehmannia Tea Benefits have been in the consciousness of Chinese traditional medicine since antiquity.

It is considered as one of the fundamental herbs and is popularly known as a longevity and restorative tonic.



Rehmannia forms a key role in traditional formulas to combat the so-called yin deficiency, especially of the liver and kidneys.

In Chinese traditional medicine, yin is said to enrich the body's organs and acts as a facilitator of bodily functions. When the yin is deficient, chronic dryness and inflammation often occurs.



Rehmannia is an erect perennial herb native to China and Inner Mongolia that grows up to a height of 60 centimeters.

Also known by its scientific name of rehmania glutinosa, it possesses a basal rosette of dentate petiolate leaves and has purplish-red colored flowers.

The roots are brownish-yellow in color and are slightly sweet to the taste.

The rehmannia is typically grown as an ornamental plant in Europe and the Americas.

The active constituents of rehmannia are the following: 

• iridoid glycosides,
• rehmannin, mannitol, 
• beta-sitosterol, 
• glucosamine, 
• arginine, 
• aspartic acid, 
• manganese, 
• magnesium, 
• lysine, 
• potassium, 
• sucrose, 
• sterols and many others. 

Rehmannia is also rich in 

• vitamin A, 
• vitamin B, 
• vitamin C and 
• vitamin D.

The roots of the rehmannia plant contain high concentrations of the above constituencies and are often traditionally prepared with an infusion of yellow wine and black beans.

To make rehmannia tea, place a handful of the dried rehmannia roots in a cup of boiling water.

Let the mix cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Rehmannia tea can be combined with ginger or cardamom to prevent indigestion.

The following are the health benefits attributed to rehmannia tea:

Rehmannia Tea is said to replenish energy and vitality.

Rehmannia Tea is said to help in tonifying the liver and the kidney.

Rehmannia Tea may help in the treatment of anemia.

Rehmannia Tea may help in the treatment of heart weakness.

Rehmannia Tea may help in the treatment of vertigo and pallor.

Rehmannia Tea may help against infections.

Rehmannia Tea may be helpful against constipation.

Rehmannia Tea may fight against hypoglycemia.