Dried Bei Sha Shen Root Slices Unsulfured Inner Mongolia Coastal Glehnia Root for Herbal Soups and Decoctions 500g

Dried Bei Sha Shen (北沙参, běi shā shēn) root slices from Glehnia littoralis, sourced from Inner Mongolia and sold as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory this herb is traditionally considered sweet and slightly cold, entering the lung and stomach channels. It is commonly used in herbal soups, decoctions, and congee. This unsulfured dried root is offered in a 500g pack and should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), the dried root of Glehnia littoralis
• Unsulfured dried root slices from Inner Mongolia
• Traditional TCM herb associated with the lung and stomach channels
• Food-grade agricultural product with a 24-month shelf life
• Sold in a 500g pack for soups, decoctions, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The dried root slices are typically pale yellowish to off-white with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy herbal aroma and a subtly sweet, gentle taste after decocting or simmering in soup. Actual color and texture may vary slightly by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with pork or chicken
• Used in traditional decoctions with other herbs
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Added to seasonal nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used in formulas that support the lung and stomach, often paired with herbs such as Mai Men Dong or Yu Zhu. It is commonly simmered in soups or decoctions and is also used in congee. Traditional practice associates it with moistening and gentle nourishing qualities, especially in dry seasonal conditions.

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