Glehnia / Radix Glehniae (bei sha shen)  北沙參

Nature: Slightly cold; sweet and slightly bitter; attributive to lungs and stomach.

Characteristics: Roots, light and brittle in texture. A superior herb used commonly in health tonic.

Therapeutic effects: Nourish yin, moisturize lung and eliminate phlegm; promote the production of stomach fluid. Used for treating chronic dry cough and dry throat and thirst.