Rehmannia

Sheng Di Huang. Chinese Foxglove. Virtually unknown in North America, this is one of the most important tonic herbs in Chinese medicine. The fresh or dried roots have been used for over 2,000 years. It has special importance as a remedy for thirst disorder associated with diabetes and for hemorrhages and excessive menstruation. Known to lower blood sugar, tone the heart system while showing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Native to Northern China, this rare variety of foxglove flowers 1 foot high with deep red/purple trumpet shaped blooms. Low growing creeper. Hardy to zones 7-10. Rare in the Nursery Trade