Dried Glehnia Root 500g Bei Sha Shan Ren Shen Clean Sifted Slices for Decoction and Soup

Dried Glehnia Root, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis, is a dried root supplied as clean, sifted slices. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and congee. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), Glehnia littoralis dried root
• Clean and sifted slices with minimal foreign matter
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs in TCM
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction pieces and herbal cooking
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellowish-white with a fine, slightly starchy texture and a faint sweet aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a mild, subtly sweet taste that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with pork, chicken, or duck
• Cooked into congee or dessert soups
• Combined with other yin-nourishing herbs such as Mai Dong and Yu Zhu

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used in yin-nourishing and lung-moistening formulas, often paired with Mai Men Dong, Yu Zhu, and Xing Ren. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter tonic soups and is frequently simmered with lean pork or poultry. Typical preparation involves adding the slices to soups or decoctions and simmering until tender.

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