Glehnia Root Whole (Glehnia Littoralis)

Glehnia Root Whole (Glehnia littoralis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Bei Sha Shen (北沙参), is a sweet, slightly bitter, and cooling root traditionally used to nourish lung and stomach yin, moisten dryness, and clear heat. Carefully harvested and dried in its whole form, this root retains its smooth texture, natural sweetness, and restorative properties, making it a valued herb for dryness-related imbalances and yin deficiency.

In TCM, Bei Sha Shen is especially effective for chronic dry cough, dry throat, hoarseness, and dry skin due to lung yin deficiency. It also helps to nourish the stomach, making it useful for conditions such as dry mouth, poor appetite, or yin-deficient digestive discomfort, particularly after fever or prolonged illness.

When decocted, Glehnia Root produces a light, sweet, and slightly creamy infusion that soothes dryness and cools internal heat without being overly cold or harsh. It is often paired with herbs like Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon), Yu Zhu (Polygonatum), and Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes root) in formulas designed to replenish fluids and support respiratory and digestive health.

Each batch of Glehnia Root Whole (Glehnia littoralis) is carefully selected, cleaned, and dried to preserve its moistening and yin-tonifying qualities. Whether used in yin-nourishing teas, lung-supporting formulas, or post-illness recovery tonics, Bei Sha Shen offers a gentle and time-tested way to restore fluids, relieve dryness, and promote internal cooling and balance.