Wild Glehnia Root Slices Bei Sha Shen 500g Dried Raw Herb for Decoction and Soup

Wild 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 the root is considered sweet, slightly cold, and associated with the lung and stomach channels. In TCM theory it is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lung. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Glehnia root slices, a classic TCM root herb
• Botanical source Glehnia littoralis, known as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参)
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lung
• Sun-dried whole slices, convenient for decoction and soup making
• Pairs well with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellowish-white with a fine, firm texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a mild, slightly sweet taste with a smooth, moistening character.

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 Mai Dong or Yu Zhu
• Use in congee for a traditional seasonal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bei Sha Shen is traditionally used in yin-nourishing formulas, often paired with Mai Dong (麦冬), Yu Zhu (玉竹), and Shi Hu (石斛). It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soups and decoctions intended to moisten dryness, and is frequently simmered with pork, chicken, or duck in Cantonese-style herbal soup.

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