Bei Sha Shen (Glehnia littoralis) — Dried Coastal Glehnia Root, Unsulfured 500g

Bei Sha Shen (Glehnia littoralis), also known as Coastal Glehnia Root, is the dried root of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Běi Shā Shēn (北沙参). For centuries, Bei Sha Shen has been prized as a gentle, yin-nourishing herb used to moisten dryness, support the Lungs, and nurture the Stomach. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for replenishing fluids and soothing dryness during dry seasons.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• Unsulfured, sun-dried coastal glehnia root
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia
• Sifted clean with no visible impurities
• 500g bag for soups, congee, and teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its pale ivory to light beige color, firm yet slightly flexible texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the root slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a clean, smooth mouthfeel, adding quiet nourishment to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bei Sha Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, yu zhu, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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