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Orobanchaceae
Chinese Foxglove
Rehmannia glutinosa
Healing and renewal.
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus
- Rehmannia
- Native to
- China
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- moist, humus-rich soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Chinese foxglove root, called 'di huang,' is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.
- The root is prepared in three forms: raw, dried, and steamed, each believed to have different medicinal properties.
- Despite its common name, Rehmannia is not closely related to European foxgloves (Digitalis) and lacks their cardiac toxins.
- The species name 'glutinosa' refers to the sticky, glutinous texture of the plant's leaves and stems.
- Chinese foxglove has been cultivated for medicinal use in China for over 2,000 years, referenced in texts from the Han Dynasty.
Color meanings
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restoration
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inner strength