Sha Shen

Radix Glehniae

Glehnia Root (Beach Silvertop)

Yin Tonic

About this herb

A light, cooling root used to nourish Lung Yin and ease a dry cough.

PinyinSha Shen

Chinese沙参

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Glehniae

EnglishGlehnia Root (Beach Silvertop)

CategoryYin Tonic

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