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When it comes to Ren Shen (Ginseng), everyone is likely quite familiar with it. However, the question arises: are Ren Shen and Dang Shen (Codonopsis) the same? Some people believe that the character “党” in Dang Shen refers to the Shanxi region of Shangdang, and thus think that Dang Shen is a type of ginseng … Read more
Follow Us 01 Effects Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is known for its ability to tonify the middle and augment qi, strengthen the spleen, and benefit the lungs. 02 Indications It is used for conditions such as spleen and lung qi deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue, cough with shortness of breath, insufficient qi and blood, pale complexion, … Read more
The Ruler of Central Equilibrium—Dang Shen (Codonopsis) Dang Shen, named after its primary production area in the ancient Shanxi Shangdang region, is known for its high altitude, hence the name Shangdang. According to the Ben Cao Zheng Yi: “Dang Shen is capable of tonifying the spleen, nourishing the stomach, moistening the lungs, generating fluids, and … Read more
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