Nan Sha Shen Dried Southern Glehnia Root 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient
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Nan Sha Shen Dried Southern Glehnia Root 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

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Description

Nan Sha Shen (南沙参), the dried root of Adenophora stricta or related Adenophora species, is a classic TCM herb also called Southern Sha Shen. Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lung, it has a sweet and slightly cold nature. These sun-dried root slices are suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas.

Nan Sha Shen Dried Southern Glehnia Root 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Nan Sha Shen 南沙参 dried root, a well-known TCM botanical
  • Botanical source Adenophora stricta or related Adenophora species
  • Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and moisten the lung
  • Sun-dried whole root pieces suitable for decoction, soup, and tea
  • Can be ground into powder for convenient daily herbal use
Nan Sha Shen Dried Southern Glehnia Root 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically appear pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, starchy texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid typically carries a mild, sweet, slightly earthy taste.

Nan Sha Shen Dried Southern Glehnia Root 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried TCM herb
Chinese Name 南沙参
Pinyin Nan Sha Shen
Botanical Name Adenophora stricta
Plant Part Root
Net Weight 500 g
Nan Sha Shen Dried Southern Glehnia Root 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in herbal decoctions with other lung-nourishing herbs
  • Add to slow-cooked soups for a mild sweet flavor
  • Brew as a light herbal tea, alone or with Ophiopogon
  • Grind into powder for use in herbal pastes or congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Nan Sha Shen is traditionally used to nourish yin, clear lung heat, and generate fluids, often paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in autumn and dry-season tonics. It is commonly simmered in soups with lean pork or chicken, added to congee, or included in decoction formulas.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is 500 g of dried Nan Sha Shen (南沙参), the root of Adenophora stricta or related species, a traditional Chinese medicine herb supplied as sun-dried root pieces.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lung, and supporting fluid generation, especially in dry-season herbal preparations.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically rinsed and simmered in decoctions or soups, brewed as a mild tea, or ground into powder for culinary herbal use.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Dimensions N/A
Packaging specifications 100 grams of nansha ginseng, 250 grams of nansha ginseng, 500 grams of nansha ginseng

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