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Běi Shā Shēn 北沙參

Pharmaceutical name Glehniae Radix glehnia root "northern sand root"
Category Tonify Yin
Key Properties Nourishes the Yin
Clears the Lungs
Augments the Stomach
Generates fluids
Properties Sweet
Slightly Bitter
Slightly Cold
Tropism LU, ST
Actions & Indications 1) Nourishes LU Yin & Clears LU Heat
2) Nourishes ST Yin & Generates Fluids
Dosages 9-15g
Contraindications (TCM) Cough due to Wind-Cold or in cases of Cold from Deficiency of Lungs and Stomach
Contraindications (Western)
Chemical Composition Phellopterin, bergapten, psoralen, xanthotoxin, marmesin, bergaptin, irnperatorin, isoimperatorin, cnidilin
Pharmacological Effects • Effect on temperature regulation: alcohol extract shown to lower body temperature in rabbits with a normal temperature, or with a fever induced by typhoid vaccination
• Cardiovascular: water extract has cardiotonic effect on frog heart specimens; at high doses, may inhibit cardiac contraction; in anesthetized rabbits, intravenous injection raises blood pressure and increases respiration
Herb-Drug Interactions Incompatible with Li Lu (Veratri nigri Radix et Rhizoma)
Antagonizes Fen Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix)
Classical Formula(s)


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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.