Herb latin name: Nan Sha Shen,Nan Sha Shen Extract

Latin name: Adenophora triphylla

Synonyms: Adenophora tetraphylla, Campanula triphyllaAdenophora tetraphylla, Campanula triphylla

Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

Medicinal use of Nan Sha Shen: The root is antifungal, carditonic and expectorant. It is used I Korea to treat bronchial catarrh and coughs, especially where there is excess phlegm. The rot has been shown to contain saponins and triterpenes which are responsible for its expectorant action.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Grassy places in lowland and mountains, also on woodland edges. In meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres.

Edible parts of Nan Sha Shen: Root - cooked. The root is thick and carrot shaped. Leaves - cooked.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10℃. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance.

Cultivation of Nan Sha Shen: Grassy places in lowland and mountains, also on woodland edges. In meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres.

Known hazards of Adenophora triphylla: None known

Herb latin name: Nan Sha Shen,Nan Sha Shen Extract

Latin name: Adenophora triphylla

Synonyms: Adenophora tetraphylla, Campanula triphyllaAdenophora tetraphylla, Campanula triphylla

Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)

Medicinal use of Nan Sha Shen: The root is antifungal, carditonic and expectorant. It is used I Korea to treat bronchial catarrh and coughs, especially where there is excess phlegm. The rot has been shown to contain saponins and triterpenes which are responsible for its expectorant action.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Grassy places in lowland and mountains, also on woodland edges. In meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres.

Edible parts of Nan Sha Shen: Root - cooked. The root is thick and carrot shaped. Leaves - cooked.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10℃. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance.

Cultivation of Nan Sha Shen: Grassy places in lowland and mountains, also on woodland edges. In meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres.

Known hazards of Adenophora triphylla: None known