Glehnia Root
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Other Names : Sha Shen, 沙參,
Special Precautions of Glehnia Root
Glehnia Root ( Sha Shen ) 沙參 should not be use when cough due to wind cold, or in cases of pixu (spleen deficient). Do not use with li lu 藜蘆 or fang ji 防己.
Benefits and uses of Glehnia Root are
- Moistens the lungs, stops cough - dry, non-productive cough due to lung yin deficiency.
- Nourish the stomach, generate fluids, clear heat (after febrile disease or yin deficiency) - dry mouth or throat.
- Moisten the exterior - dry itchy skin aggravated by cold and dry weather.
