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Adenophora Root

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.


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Other Common Names
Adenophora Root

Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
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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