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Dang Shen (党参) In the Taihang Mountain region, there is a local chronicle, “Qingliang Mountain Chronicle,” which records that after the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, all the trees in the Shangdang area were cut down. Ginseng grows in shaded areas, and without trees, ginseng lost its habitat, leading to a significant decrease in … Read more
Some individuals suffer from both Yin and Yang deficiency; when taking Yin-replenishing herbs, they fear coldness, and when taking Yang-replenishing herbs, they worry about excessive heat. For such individuals, Yin Er (Tremella) and Dang Shen (Codonopsis) are suitable nourishing options throughout the seasons. ——Especially for those with both Qi and blood deficiency, and a pale … Read more
Dangshen党参CODONOPSIS RADIX1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product 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 family Campanulaceae. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and sun-dried. 【Characteristics】Dangshen is long cylindrical, slightly curved, 10-35 cm long, and … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Lu Dangshen, Tai Dangshen, and Fangshen, is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, which belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It was included in the list of food-medicine homologous substances in 2018.Today, let us delve into the benefits and combination formulas of Codonopsis!Characteristics The root has dense ring-like transverse wrinkles … Read more
Word Count: 1259 Reading Time: 3 minutes Thank you for taking the time . . Come read this article “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of Qi. When blood is deficient and Qi is weak, Qi is consumed with blood, leading to deficiency of both Qi and blood.” According to … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is one of the commonly used tonic herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), belonging to the Campanulaceae family. As a traditional herbal material, Codonopsis is mainly distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, and other regions. Its root is used as a medicinal material and possesses various medicinal values and effects. … Read more
{} Click the blue text above to follow us Recently, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly announced the inclusion of nine substances, including Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche deserticola), Tie Pi Shi Hu (Dendrobium officinale), Xi Yang Shen (Panax quinquefolius), Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Ling Zhi … Read more
The Synergy of Food and Medicine: Strengthening the Spleen and Nourishing the Lungs ——Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix) Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix) is a medicinal food that strengthens the spleen and nourishes the lungs, and promotes blood production and fluid generation. It contains rich chemical components and pharmacological activities, including neuroprotection, gastrointestinal protection, cardiovascular protection, blood … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Tonifies the Middle and Benefits Qi Stops Thirst and Generates Fluids Contraindicated in cases of Excess Evil Dang Shen, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, has effects similar to those of ginseng, but its potency is weaker. It is used to treat general deficiency syndromes and can replace ginseng; however, for … Read more
Source: Zhangjiagang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital In daily life, we often come across many traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Can you recognize them all? Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has specially created the “Encyclopedia of Chinese Medicine” to help everyone understand the Chinese herbal medicines in daily life. Please stay tuned. ▼▼▼ Source This … Read more