{} 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
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Codonopsis is also known as: Dong Dang, Tai Dang, Lu Dang, Kou Dang, Huang Shen, Fang Dang Shen, Shang Dang Shen, Shi Tou Shen. Codonopsis refers to the dried roots of various species of the Codonopsis plant, a perennial herb in the Campanulaceae family. There are about 40 species worldwide, with approximately … Read more
Dang Shenis the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv.. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried.The name Dang Shen first appeared in the book Ben Cao Cong Xin, which states: “According to ancient herbal texts, the … Read more
Codonopsis pilosula (党参), with a neutral nature and sweet taste, is associated with a legend involving the Eight Immortals, where Tie Guai Li and Lü Dongbin bet on who could run faster. Tie Guai Li chewed on a plant while racing, and despite the exertion, he remained unfazed, prompting Lü Dongbin to inquire about the … Read more
The Great Effects of Small Herbs Introduction Codonopsis (党参, Dǎngshēn) is a common traditional Chinese herb, sourced from the root of the plant, primarily growing in the Loess Plateau of northern China. As a medicinal herb, Codonopsis possesses various therapeutic effects, characterized as sweet and neutral, entering the Spleen (脾, Pí) and Lung (肺, Fèi) … Read more
1、Overview of Codonopsis Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Its roots are cylindrical or long conical, measuring 30-60 cm in length, with a swollen apex that has numerous tuberous scars, commonly known as “Lion’s Head” or “Lion’s Disk Head”. The fresh product is white, with a heart of … Read more
1. Aliases Dong Dang, Tai Dang, Lu Dang, Kou Dang. 2. Plant Morphology Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a perennial herb of the Campanulaceae family. It can be used as a Chinese herbal medicine, with a sweet taste and neutral nature. The plant has milky sap, and the stem base has many tuberous scars. The roots … Read more