Dried North Glehnia Root Slices Bei Sha Shen 100g Bag Culinary Herbal Ingredient

Dried North Glehnia Root Slices, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis. These cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs in TCM theory. Slightly sweet in flavor and cool in nature, they are commonly used in soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bei Sha Shen (北沙参) cut root slices from Inner Mongolia
• Botanical source Glehnia littoralis root, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
• Uniform sliced form convenient for soups congee and decoctions
• 100g sealed bag suitable for culinary and household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellowish-white color with a fine compact texture and a faintly sweet earthy aroma. When simmered in soups or congee they typically release a mild sweet taste and soften pleasantly.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with poultry pork or lean meat
• Add to congee or slow-cooked porridge for a mild sweet flavor
• Use in traditional decoctions with other yin-nourishing herbs
• Incorporate into seasonal culinary dishes and herbal broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lungs and stomach. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soups and is often paired with Mai Dong Ophiopogon and Yu Bamboo or added to congee and slow-simmered broths. Home cooks frequently combine it with lily bulb and snow fungus in moistening herbal dishes.

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