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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
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and spreading TCM culture Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 【Scientific Name】Dang Shen 【Alias】Huang Shen, Fang Dang Shen, Shang Dang Shen, Shi Tou Shen, Zhong Ling Cao. 【Preparation】This product is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, or its varieties such … Read more
Introduction to Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) and Its Benefits Over 5000 types of medicinal materials are introduced, sharing the efficacy and functions of one herb each day to help more people understand the knowledge of Chinese medicinal materials~~~ Spreading knowledge of Chinese medicine and promoting traditional Chinese culture! Chinese medicine features unique herbs, and do … Read more
Click the “Qianxinan Prefecture Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” above to quickly follow us National Level 3 Class A Traditional Chinese Medicine Comprehensive Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qianxinan Hospital Codonopsis (Dang Shen)—— Commonly Used Medicinal Herb Popularization Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant of … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is commonly used in daily life. It can be prepared as a decoction or infused in water, serving to tonify the body and alleviate physical weakness. While most people are familiar with the medicinal properties of the root of the Astragalus plant, today … Read more
In daily life, symptoms of Qi deficiency are common, typically manifesting as fatigue, shortness of breath, low voice, and poor appetite with loose stools. For such individuals, the traditional Chinese herb Huang Qi (Astragalus) can be beneficial. Known in ancient times as Huang Qi, which means “the elder” in Chinese, it has been referred to … Read more