Glehnia (Bei Sha Shen)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Glehnia (Bei Sha Shen)

Glehnia root, also known in Chinese medicine as Bei Sha Shen, is used for migraine headaches and is good for coughs.

This herb grows in Eastern Asia, and has properties that make it excellent for nourishing stomach and liver Yin. It is often combined with other Chinese herbs such as Ophiopogon, Anemarrhena, and Fritillaria.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Removes Lung Heat, nourishes Lung Yin, replenishes Stomach Qi, and promotes the production of fluids

Latin Name:
Glehnia littoralis

Chinese Name:
Bei Sha Shen

Common Names:
Glehnia, Adenophora, Northern Glehniae, beach silvertop, American silvertop, bei sha shen, shan hu cai

Parts Used:
Dried root

Properties:
Sweet and slightly bitter in flavor, slightly cold in property, acts on the Lung and Stomach channels.

Folk Lore:
It is incompatible with Rhizoma et Radix Veratri (Li Lu).

Cautions:
None at this time.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.