Dried Nan Sha Shen Southern Glehnia Root Slices 1kg TCM Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Nan Sha Shen (南沙参), also called Sha Shen (沙参), is the root of Adenophora stricta, a traditional Chinese medicine herb supplied as whole dried root slices. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels. This is a raw botanical ingredient for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Nan Sha Shen (南沙参) dried root from Anhui province
• Botanical source Adenophora stricta, a classic TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Whole natural root form with no further processing beyond primary preparation
• Traditionally used in lung and stomach nourishing decoctions and soups
• Supplied as a 1kg food-grade raw herb pack with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried root slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to light brown color with a firm, slightly spongy texture. They have a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered the root typically yields a light, subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Added to nourishing soups with pork, chicken, or duck
• Cooked into herbal congee for seasonal wellness meals
• Used in traditional herbal formulas alongside Mai Dong and Yu Zhu

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Nan Sha Shen is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and benefit the stomach. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with Mai Men Dong, Yu Zhu, and Chuan Bei Mu. Home cooks also add it to slow-simmered soups and congee as part of seasonal food therapy.

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