Chifeng Northern Glehnia Root Bei Sha Shen 500g Dried Slices for Soup and Herbal Decoction

Dried Northern Glehnia Root Slices, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis. These naturally sun-dried root slices are a classic yin-nourishing herb traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels. In TCM theory, Bei Sha Shen is sweet and slightly cold in nature. Commonly simmered in soups and decoctions, often paired with Mai Dong and Yu Zhu. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chifeng-grown Northern Glehnia Root, a prized TCM yin tonic herb
• Naturally sun-dried whole root slices with no added processing
• Identified as Glehnia littoralis with root used in traditional decoction pieces
• Sweet slightly cold nature traditionally linked to lung and stomach channels
• Versatile for soups, congee, and herbal tea blends with Mai Dong or Yu Zhu

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to off-white color with a firm, slightly starchy texture and a mild earthy-sweet aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a light, subtly sweet and mellow taste that blends well with other tonic herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into nourishing soups with lean meat or poultry
• Added to slow-cooked herbal decoctions with Mai Dong or Yu Zhu
• Cooked into congee for a mild traditional tonic dish
• Steeped as a light herbal tea alongside other yin-nourishing roots

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lung and stomach, and it appears in classic formulas such as Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in autumn and dry-season soups, or simmered with duck, pork, or chicken for a moistening family soup.

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