Dried Glehnia Root Bei Sha Shen 500g Sulfur-Free Sifted Raw Herb for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Glehnia Root, known in TCM as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), from Glehnia littoralis, is a dried root supplied in its natural whole form. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. This 500g bag is sulfur-free and sifted to remove impurities. Suitable for culinary and decoction use; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bei Sha Shen dried root in natural whole form
• Botanical source Glehnia littoralis root
• Sulfur-free processing with drying and sun-curing
• Sifted to remove dust and impurities
• 500g bulk bag suited to cooking and herbal decoction

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light beige slender root sections with a firm, slightly starchy texture and a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a light, subtly sweet and soothing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal soups with poultry or pork
• Added to congee and slow-cooked broths
• Used in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other yin-nourishing herbs in seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used in yin-nourishing and lung-moistening formulas and is a common ingredient in autumn and dry-season cooking. It is frequently paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in soups and decoctions, and added to congee or double-boiled dishes for a mild, sweet flavor.

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