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Other
Common Names
Adenophora Root
Page
Number In Radiant Health
not in book
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Radix Adenophorae
Pinyin
Nan Sha Shen
Treasures
Yin, Jing
Treasure
Rating
***
Atmospheric
Energy
Cool
Taste
Sweet, Bitter, Bland
Organ
Meridian Systems
Lung and Stomach
Primary
Functions
Tonify Yin: Clear Heat, Expel Phlegm from Lungs
Qualities
Adenophora is used to moisten the Lungs and Stomach. It
is commonly used to treat yin deficiency cough (such as
dry cough due to smoking, to dry heat, dust or smog). It
is also useful for allaying chronic thirst. It is often
used in children's cough formulations.
Preparation
and Utilization
Adenophora is virtually identical to Glehnia though they
originate from different areas of China. They may be
used interchangeably. Use with other moistening herbs to
tonify the lungs, such as Ophiopogon, American Ginseng,
Dendrobium, Schizandra and with other tonics to
strengthen the whole body.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. American Ginseng, Schizandra and Asparagus root to
tonify Lung yin
2. Ophiopogon and Fritillary bulb for dry cough, dry
throat and hoarseness
3. Dendrobium, Ophiopogon, Raw Rehmannia and Polygonatum
to build body fluids
Varieties
and Grading
Clean, tasty Adenophora is best. Most Adenophora found
in herb shops is fine. Good Adenophora should be pliable.
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Adenophora
is used to moisten the Lungs and Stomach. It is commonly
used to treat yin deficiency cough (such as dry cough
due to smoking, to dry heat, dust or smog). It is also
useful for allaying chronic thirst. It is often used in
children's cough formulations.