Glehnia Root (Sha Shen)

Glehnia littoralis (in the monotypic genus Glehnia) is a species of plant in the "carrot family", Apiaceae, known by several common names including beach silvertop and American silvertop in English, and bei sha shen (Chinese: 北沙參) and shan hu cai (Chinese: 珊瑚菜) in Chinese. The genus was named after Russian botanist Peter von Glehn.

Medicinal uses

The plant is perhaps best known as a Chinese herbal remedy for cough. (source wiki)

Author's Input:
When the Fall and Winter season comes, this is one of the herbs I pick for my soups.  It helps with nourishing your stomach to generate fluids to moisten and clearing your lungs to stop coughs.  It helps moisten dry skin, mouth and throat.