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Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Codonopsis is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dang Shen or Chinese bellflower. It is primarily produced in Gansu, Qinghai, Shanxi, and Shaanxi provinces, and was included in the list of food-medicine homologous substances in 2018.This herb was first recorded in the Supplement to the Compendium of … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)Source This product is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dang Shen, or the smooth flower Dang Shen. Related Names Dang Shen, Tai Dang, Lu Dang Shen, Xi Dang, Han Zhong Dang, Wen Dang, Wen Yuan Dang, Jing Dang, Dong Dang, Liao Dang, Zhong Ling Cao, Shang … Read more
Author: Liao Chuxin, Chief Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Zhongshan People’s Hospital Editor: Fu Yongjin, Chief Pharmacist, Affiliated Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Dang Shen is the dried root of the plants Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, or Codonopsis pilosula var. modesta. Codonopsis pilosula and Codonopsis tangshen are mainly produced in Gansu … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen): Benefits, Precautions, and Pairing 1. Introduction Codonopsis, a significant herb in the treasure trove of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), boasts six remarkable benefits and uses. What dietary precautions should be noted when consuming Codonopsis? What are the recommended methods of consumption? Which foods pair well to enhance its effects? Let us explore … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China, also known asLu Dang, Tai Dang, and is a perennial herbaceous plant. [Source]: The dried root of the Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Codonopsis tangshen or Codonopsis lanceolata. Harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. [Properties and Channels]: Sweet, neutral. … Read more
Dang Shen Codonopsis Radix Source The source is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as the variety Suhua Dangshen (C. pilosula Nannf. var. (Nannf.) L.T. Shen) or Chuan Dangshen (C. tangshen Oliv.). Aliases Shang Dangshen, Fengfeng Dangshen, Huangshen, and Fangdang. Distribution and Growth Environment It is distributed in Northeast China, … Read more
Name: Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Alias: 防党, 防党参, 潞党参, 西潞党, 西党参, 东党, 台党参, 上党, 白条党, 纹党. Source: Codonopsis is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Classification: Qi-tonifying herb Properties: Sweet, neutral. Functions: Strengthens the spleen and benefits the lungs, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Indications: Treats spleen and lung Qi … Read more
The Series of Food and Medicine Origin – Codonopsis Codonopsis Codonopsis (Scientific name: Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Campanulaceae family. It has a milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous scars, and the roots are often enlarged, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stem is twining, either sterile or … Read more
CodonopsisDǎnɡ Shēn Alias Dong Dang, Tai Dang, Lu Dang, Kou Dang, Shang Dang Ren Shen, Huang Shen, Shi Tou Shen, Zhong Ling Cao, Fang Feng Dang Shen, Fang Dang Shen, Shang Dang Shen Effects Tonifies the Middle and Benefits Qi, strengthens the Spleen and benefits the Lungs. Used for Spleen and Lung deficiency, shortness of … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Dang Shen (党参), Dang Ren Shen (党人参), Lu Dang (潞党), Huang Shen (黄参), and Shi Tou Shen (狮头参), is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen, or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. from the Campanulaceae family. Medicinal Properties: Nature and Taste: Sweet, … Read more