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Codonopsis CODONOPSIS RADIX Source: The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., or its varieties such as Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Alias: Lu Dangshen, Shang Dangshen, Dongdang, Liao Dang, Zhong Lingcao. Functions and Indications: Strengthens the spleen … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula Information Codonopsis pilosula (Codonopsis pilosula) belongs to the Campanulaceae family and the Codonopsis genus. The stem base has numerous tuberous stem scars, and the roots are often large, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stems are twining, with flowers solitary at the branch tips, alternating with leaf stalks or nearly opposite, and have pedicels. … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Dang 2021.3.15 Shen Understanding a Chinese Herb in Three Minutes – 01 – Introduction to Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used medicinal herb in clinical practice, historically referred to as Ren Shen (Ginseng). The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen included Dang Shen in the Ginseng … Read more
Herbal Medicine Identification Radix Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Source: The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), also known as Codonopsis lanceolata or Codonopsis tangshen. Harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Preparation: Slices of Radix Codonopsis should be cleaned, impurities removed, soaked, cut into thick slices, and dried. Identification Characteristics: Radix Codonopsis is soft, … Read more
Codonopsis (党参, Dǎngshēn) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. In ancient times, it was not distinguished from ginseng, with references suggesting that ginseng grows in the valleys of the Upper Party and Liaodong regions. Tao Hongjing stated: “The Upper Party is located in the southwest of Jizhou, and the current ones are long and … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) appears as oval or round thick slices, with a yellow-brown or gray-yellow surface, and a yellow-white or yellow-brown cross-section, featuring cracks or chrysanthemum patterns, with a light yellow center. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Dang Shen is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China, primarily found in … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Dang Shen (党参), Lu Dang Shen (潞党参), and Fang Dang Shen (防党参), is a commonly used Qi-tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It belongs to the Campanulaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant with milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous stem scars, and the root is often … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) The Efficacy of Dang Shen Many people know that Dang Shen is a type of Chinese medicinal herb, generally used in herbal formulations. Therefore, it is commonly believed that consuming it as medicine maximizes its benefits. However, Dang Shen is not only used in medicinal preparations; simply brewing it in … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as Dang Shen (党参), Huang Shen (黄参), or Huang Dang (黄党), is the dried root of the plants belonging to the Campanulaceae family, including Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, and Codonopsis javanica. It is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor. It thrives in cool and humid climates, predominantly growing … Read more
To prevent difficulty in finding this next time Codonopsis (Dang Shen) refers to the plant Codonopsis and its medicinal materials. There are about 40 species of Codonopsis worldwide, with approximately 39 species in China, of which 21 are medicinal and 4 are varieties. The medicinal Codonopsis is the dried root of the perennial herbaceous plants … Read more