Glehniae/Adenophorae Radix Adenophora Root, Four Leaf Lady Bell Root
not yet catalogued
Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Tonify Yin
- Temperature
- Cool
- Nature & Flavour
- Sweet, Cool, Slightly Bitter
- Channels Entered
- LU, ST
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Glehniae/Adenophorae Radix
- Chinese
- 沙参
- Tone Marks
- shā shēn
- Translation
- Sand Root From the South
Chinese Herb Actions
- Nourishes Lung Yin, Stops Cough, Dispels Phlegm For dry, non-productive cough. Also for cough with yellow, scanty, difficult to expectorate sputum or blood streaked sputum. Associated symptoms include dry mouth, dry throat, dry nasal cavity, voice loss, sore throat
- Nourishes Stomach, Generates Fluid For thirst and dry mouth, red/dry tongue, and constipation associated with Stomach Yin Deficiency. Also for aftermath of febrile disease with low grade fever and peeled tongue coat.
- Moistens Exterior For dry skin, itchy skin especially due to cold weather
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 10-15 grams dried in decoction, 15-60 grams fresh in decoction 12
- 9-15 grams in decoction 13
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases of cough due to Wind-Cold
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- No toxicity noted
- Possible allergic reactions may follow constant intense contact like that of those who work in herbal factories. Contact dermatitis results.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- None Noted.
Chinese Herb Notes
- This herb antagonizes Fen Fang Ji (Radix Stephaniae Tetandrae)
This herb is incompatible with:
- Li Lu (Radix Et Rhizoma Veratri)
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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