Dried Glehnia Root Slices Bei Sha Shen 500g Natural Sun Dried Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Glehnia Root Slices, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis. These dried root slices are traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, where glehnia root is associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold in nature. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Glehnia root slices known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参)
• Botanical source Glehnia littoralis with root used whole or sliced
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs in TCM
• Sun dried and unprocessed without sulfur fumigation or bleaching
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, soups, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear pale yellowish white with a fine, compact texture and a faintly sweet, starchy aroma. When simmered, the root typically softens and yields a mild, sweet, slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to slow cooked soups with lean meat or poultry
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with rock sugar or chrysanthemum
• Use in autumn and winter seasonal nourishing dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, glehnia root is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and benefit the stomach. It is commonly paired with mai men dong, yu zhu, or lily bulb in decoctions and nourishing soups, especially during dry autumn and winter seasons. It is also added to congee and daily herbal teas.

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