Sha Shen

Adenophorae seu Glehniae, Radix

Properties: SWEET, BITTER - COOL
Dosage: 9-15g.
Meridian: LUNG, STOMACH

-moistens lungs – non-productive cough
-nourish stomach - generates fluids – clears heat
-moisten exterior – dry itchy skin aggravated by cold & dry

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press