North Glehnia Root Bei Sha Shen Dried Root Slices 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

North Glehnia Root, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis, is a dried root supplied as sliced pieces for decoction and culinary use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, with a sweet, slightly bitter flavor and a cool nature. Traditionally valued in autumn and winter herbal practice, it is commonly simmered in soups and decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried North Glehnia Root slices supplied as a 500g bag
• Botanical source Glehnia littoralis, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The root slices typically appear pale yellowish-white to light beige with a fine, firm texture and subtle longitudinal striations. The aroma is typically mild and slightly sweet, and slow simmering yields a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with poultry or pork
• Cooked into herbal congee
• Combined with other yin-nourishing roots in seasonal stews

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used in yin-nourishing and lung-moistening formulas, often paired with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon root) and Yu Zhu (Polygonatum) in decoctions. It is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter soups and congee, where it is slow-simmered to release its mild sweetness.

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