Sha Shen is usually taken by decoction with water, and better therapeutic effect can be obtained by following the doctor’s instructions and using the right medicine.
Sha Shen is the root of Apricot Leaf Sha Shen, Wheel Leaf Sha Shen or several other plants of the same genus in the family of Platycodonaceae. The drug has the effects of benefiting the stomach and generating fluids, clearing the lungs and nourishing yin, and is mainly used for treating dry cough caused by lung-heat and yin deficiency, consumptive coughing and hemoptysis, fever and fluid injury, loss of appetite, and dry tongue and thirst.
This product is usually taken by decoction with water, and there is a difference in dosage between dried and fresh products. The adverse effects of this product is not clear, patients with deficiency cold syndrome is prohibited, and can not be taken together with quinoa.
It is recommended that patients who are not feeling well go to regular hospitals for consultation, and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment to obtain the desired therapeutic effect.