Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yin 補陰
Name	Sha Shen 沙參 Adenophora root
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried root of Adenophora tetraphylla (Thunb.)Fisch.
Ingredients
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, slightly cold
Channels	Lung, stomach
Function	Nourishes lung and liver, tones spleen and kidney.
Clinic Usage	For chronic coughing due to consumptive lung disease, dry, painful throat and leukorrhea with reddish discharge.
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of cold deficiency. Do not use with Radix et Rhizoma Veratri(li lu).
Dosage	10~15g. 15~30g if using fresh herbs.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.