Dried Glehnia Root Bei Sha Shen Whole Roots 500g Sun Dried for Decoction and Soup

Dried Glehnia Root, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis, is a whole dried root traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. This sun-dried root is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried roots of Bei Sha Shen 北沙参 from Glehnia littoralis
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation mentioned in processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and moisten the lungs
• Sold as loose bulk dried herb suitable for decoction pieces and soup packs
• 500g pack stored best in a cool dry place with a 365 day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, pale yellowish-white roots with a fine, firm texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a mild, slightly sweet taste with a soft, starchy bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with pork, chicken, or duck
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other yin-nourishing herbs
• Cooked into congee for seasonal food use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally associated with nourishing lung and stomach yin and generating fluids. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soups and decoctions, often paired with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon root), Yu Zhu (Polygonatum root), and dried fig or pear in moistening formulas. Home cooks frequently add it to slow-simmered broths and congee.

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