Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Sanguisorbae Radix |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 地榆 · Di Yu |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Hemostatic |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried root of Sanguisorba officinalis L.(Rosaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Sour, Astringent; Slightly cold |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Large Intestine |
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What Is Di Yu?
Di Yu (Longleaf Garden Burnet Root) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and northeast areas.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Sour, Astringent; Slightly cold
Channels Entered: Liver, Large Intestine
Di Yu: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Sanguisorbae Radix
Botanical Origin
The dried root of Sanguisorba officinalis L.(Rosaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and northeast areas.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is hard, thick, with red fractured surface.
Macroscopic Features
Cylindrical, slightly twisted curved, 18~22cm long, 0.5~2cm diameter. Sometimes the lateral roots or scars of lateral roots can be seen. Externally brown with obvious longitudinal wrinkles. Apex has cylindrical rhizome or remnants. Firm texture and slightly brittle; fractured surface is smooth, slightly powdery. Horizontal cut surface has obvious cambium, cortex is pale yellow, xylem is brownish-yellow or pink, obviously arranged in radial pattern. faint odor; slightly bitter and astringent taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Sour, Astringent; Slightly coldLiverLarge Intestine
Traditional Functions
Cools blood and stops bleeding, resolves toxin and astringes sores.
How Di Yu Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Di Yu is classified among the Hemostatic herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
