{"product_id":"korean-adenophora-root-sha-shen","title":"Korean Adenophora Root | Sha Shen Slices | 3.5 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eKosbee Korean Adenophora Root is a caffeine-free herbal tea made from whole dried Korean adenophora — Sha Shen, called sasam or sandeodeok (산더덕) in Korea, the ladybell root (Adenophora triphylla) — a Product of Korea, naturally dried without sulfur bleaching, washed and pre-sliced with no added sugar, for a mild, gently sweet, earthy cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is soft and easygoing — light enough to sip in place of water all day. Each 3.5 oz (100 g) pack holds about 10 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSha Shen — sandeodeok in Korea — is a familiar mountain root long brewed into a plain, mild tea across East Asia. Kosbee carefully dries top-grade Adenophora grown in Korea's clean soil and cuts it ready to brew, so you can enjoy that same gentle, earthy cup at home — a 100% natural root with no chemical additives.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnbleached, Naturally Dried in Korea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the Sha Shen on the market is sulfur-bleached, leaving a chemical smell and a bright, unnatural white. Kosbee's is naturally dried, never bleached — washed clean of soil and pre-sliced to the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traceable Product of Korea, carefully sourced by Kosbee, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Root, Cleaned and Pre-Sliced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole adenophora root is tough to clean and cut at home. Kosbee washes it free of grit and slices it to an even size, so you just rinse and brew — no dust, no sawing hard root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Pouch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e100% Korean Adenophora Root (Sha Shen \/ 사삼, 산더덕, Adenophora triphylla)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNaturally dried ladybell root grown in Korea, washed and sliced, with no additives.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eUnbleached, No Sulfur Smell\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNever sulfur-bleached, so it keeps a clean, natural earthy aroma rather than a chemical one.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMild, Gently Sweet\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA soft, lightly sweet, earthy cup — easy to drink like water through the day.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCaffeine-Free, Clean Label\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e0 g added sugar, no caffeine, no dyes or preservatives — a clean, single-ingredient root tea.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5 oz (100 g) pack makes about 10 servings (1\/2 cup \/ 10 g each).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Korean Adenophora Root\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse about 0.35 oz (10 g) of slices, add to 4 to 6 cups (1 to 1.5 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 30 to 40 minutes. It's mild and gently sweet, easy to drink in place of plain water; add licorice or honey for sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a blend, simmer it together with Kosbee Liriope root (맥문동) for a rounder cup. For a broth, use it in chicken soup (samgyetang) in place of, or alongside, ginseng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a firm dried root, so don't chew it raw — simmer it for tea or broth, then strain out and discard the pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy It Safely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdenophora is in the bellflower (Campanulaceae) family, so use caution if you are sensitive to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a cooling character, so if your stomach runs cold or loose, drink it warm and in moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant or nursing, or take prescription medication, talk to your doctor before drinking it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions About Sha Shen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this adenophora root from Korea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kosbee Korean Adenophora Root is ladybell root (Sha Shen, Adenophora triphylla) grown in Korea's clean soil — a Product of Korea — naturally dried without sulfur bleaching, then washed and pre-sliced. Nothing is added: no sugar, dyes, or preservatives. It's resealable and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I brew adenophora root tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse about 0.35 oz (10 g) of slices, add to 4 to 6 cups (1 to 1.5 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 30 to 40 minutes. It's mild and gently sweet, easy to sip like water; add licorice or honey for sweetness, or blend with Liriope root. A 3.5 oz (100 g) pack makes about 10 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAny cautions or allergens to know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in the bellflower (Campanulaceae) family, so use caution if you're sensitive to it. Sha Shen has a cooling character, so if you run cold, drink it warm and in moderation. Don't chew the firm root raw — brew it and discard. If pregnant, nursing, or on medication, consult your doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from bleached Sha Shen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheaper Sha Shen is often sulfur-bleached, which can leave a chemical smell and an unnaturally white color. Kosbee's is naturally dried and never bleached, with a clean, earthy aroma — washed of soil and pre-sliced, so it's hygienic, easy to handle, and ready to brew, a Product of Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSasam (nan sha shen) vs. deodeok vs. bei sha shen — which root is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree different roots that get mixed up because of overlapping names. This product is sasam, the Korean name for Adenophora (ladybell) root — in Chinese herb shops it is nan sha shen, the southern sha shen, a slim, pale, lightly sweet root from the bellflower family. Deodeok is Codonopsis lanceolata, a thicker, milky, strongly aromatic root from the same family that Koreans grill or eat as a vegetable; sasam is sometimes nicknamed sandeodeok (mountain deodeok), but it is a different plant. Bei sha shen, the northern sha shen, is Glehnia littoralis, a coastal plant from the carrot family. If a Korean recipe says sasam, this Adenophora root is the one it means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBring This Korean Root Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant clean, unbleached Korean adenophora root for a mild, earthy cup? \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korean-herbs\"\u003eExplore More Korean Herbs at Kosbee\u003c\/a\u003e. Sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosbee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42514820464831,"sku":"Herb5959","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6681\/3021\/files\/Adenophora_Root_101.webp?v=1776181377","url":"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/korean-adenophora-root-sha-shen","provider":"Kosbee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}