Coastal Glehnia Root, Root of Coastal Glehnia
Radix Glehniae, Glehniae Radix
Bei Sha Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To replenish yin of the lung and stomach, remove heat from the lung, and promote fluid secretion.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dry cough due to lung dryness, vacuity taxation hemoptysis, stomach yin insufficiency, fluid damage and thirst.