Dried Glehnia Root Slices Bei Sha Shen 500g Natural Sun Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Glehnia Root Slices, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis. These cut root slices are naturally sun dried and supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Glehnia root is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal blends; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Glehnia root slices sourced from Inner Mongolia
• Botanical source Glehnia littoralis with root used whole and sliced
• Traditionally associated in TCM with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
• Naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation processing
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoction pieces, soups, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light beige color with a firm, dense texture and fine radial markings. The aroma is mildly sweet and starchy, and slow decoction typically yields a light, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Added to slow-cooked soups with lean meat or poultry
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with rock sugar
• Included in congee and seasonal nourishing recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bei Sha Shen is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in yin-nourishing decoctions and autumn soups. It is a familiar ingredient in household soup packs and is traditionally used during dry seasons. Typical preparation involves simmering the slices with other herbs or foods.

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