{"product_id":"bei-sha-shen","title":"Bei Sha Shen for daily soup ingredient | Nanaimo","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c553c; background-color: #f0f5f0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e📍 Pickup available at One More Cup of Tea — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=2B-2220+Bowen+Road+Nanaimo+BC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #b86b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eView on Google Maps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eBei Sha Shen (Glehnia Root) — Traditional Soup Ingredient for Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBei Sha Shen (Glehnia Root) is a dried root used in Chinese home cooking. It is traditionally used in soups when the air turns dry and cool, and it is often paired with Angular Solomon's Seal (yu zhu) for autumn dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the root and soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Add to soups with pork, chicken, or duck. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. It pairs well with Angular Solomon's Seal, lily bulb, and jujube dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #b86b2c;\"\u003e👉 For a complete autumn soup recipe with Bei Sha Shen, read our article: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onemorecupoftea.com\/blogs\/news\/autumn-dryness-a-warming-soup-for-dry-throat-low-energy\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #b86b2c; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAutumn Dryness? A Warming Soup for Dry Throat \u0026amp; Low Energy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c8; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c2c2c; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eAbout Bei Sha Shen ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese food culture, autumn is the season of dryness. The traditional response is to eat foods that are moist and warming — soups, stews, and congee. Bei Sha Shen is one of the ingredients that fits this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to Nan Sha Shen (south sand root), Bei Sha Shen is considered stronger in traditional use. It is often chosen when dryness feels more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c8; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c2c2c; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Storage ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g \/ 454 g \/ per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening to prevent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c8; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c2c2c; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCommon Pairings \u0026amp; Cautions ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Angular Solomon's Seal (Yu Zhu):\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic pairing for autumn dryness, especially for dry throat or frequent voice use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Mai Dong (Ophiopogon):\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used when dryness feels more pronounced, with dry throat and thirst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often cooked with pear, lean pork, or old duck — such as Bei Sha Shen and Pear Soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not combine with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeratrum (藜芦):\u003c\/strong\u003e In traditional Chinese medicine, all \"ginseng-like\" roots including Sha Shen are considered incompatible with Veratrum (\"Shi Ba Fan\" \/ 十八反). Do not combine them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarp (鲫鱼):\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sources say Sha Shen and carp should not be eaten together, as they may cause headache or nausea, or reduce the ingredient's effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite radish (白萝卜):\u003c\/strong\u003e White radish is considered to move energy downward, while Sha Shen is used to nourish and support. They are traditionally thought to work against each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabbage (甘蓝):\u003c\/strong\u003e Some traditional sources suggest that cooking Sha Shen with cabbage may affect its properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScallion \/ Green onion (葱白):\u003c\/strong\u003e Scallions are considered warming and dispersing. Traditional texts suggest avoiding them when taking nourishing herbs like Sha Shen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid while using this ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold and raw foods, spicy or pungent foods (like chili and pepper), greasy foods, and alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use if you have a wind-cold cough (chills, clear watery phlegm) or cold-deficiency of the lung and stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a cold or flu with fever, pause this ingredient until you feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this ingredient regularly in large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional food use, not a medical claim. For detailed therapeutic use, consult a TCM practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eFor general safety information on herbs and botanicals, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/herbsataglance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #b86b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNCCIH: Herbs at a Glance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One More Cup of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100","offer_id":67702269772051,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"454","offer_id":67702269804819,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/2705\/1283\/files\/sha_shen.png?v=1792402607","url":"https:\/\/onemorecupoftea.com\/products\/bei-sha-shen","provider":"One More Cup of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}