Knowledge base Herbs

Nan Sha Shen南沙參

Radix Adenophorae/GlehniaeAdenophora *(Nan)*

Also known asFour Leaf Lady-Bell Root · Upright Lady-Bell Root · Glehnia Root *(Bei)* · Coastal Glehnia Root

Category: Herbs that tonify Yin
Nature: slightly cold
Taste: sweet, slightly bitter
Channels entered: Lung, Stomach
Dosage: 9–30 g

Notes

Contraindicated for cough caused by Wind-Cold.
Contraindicated in Spleen Deficiency Cold.
Contraindicated in Cold-Damp conditions.
Bei Sha Shen is antagonistic with Rx. Aristolochiae Guang Fang Ji.
Bei Sha Shen does not combine with Rz. et Rx. Veratri Nigri Li Lu.

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