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“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 the “Bencao Congxin”, Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is recorded as: “Tonifies the middle and benefits Qi, harmonizes the spleen and stomach, and alleviates thirst.” The “Gangmu Shiyi” states: “Treats lung deficiency and benefits lung Qi.”
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dang Shen is commonly used to tonify Qi, nourish blood, and calm the spirit, showing good therapeutic effects for those with spleen and stomach deficiency.
TCM summarizes Dang Shen as: strengthens the spleen without causing dryness, moistens the lungs without counteracting cold, nourishes the stomach without causing dryness, and nourishes blood without causing dryness.
Chinese Pharmacopoeia Records
[Properties and Channels] Sweet, neutral. Enters the spleen and lung channels.
[Functions and Indications] Strengthens the spleen and benefits the lungs, nourishes blood and generates fluids.Used for spleen and lung Qi deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue, cough with shortness of breath, insufficient Qi and blood, pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, fluid damage with thirst, and internal heat with thirst.
[Dosage] 9-30g.
Three Combinations for Different Constitutions01For Qi Deficiency Constitution
Qi tonifying combination: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Gan Cao (Licorice), Ci Wu Jia (Siberian Ginseng), Da Zao (Jujube), Long Yan Rou (Longan), Yin Er (Tremella), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed).
02For Yang Deficiency Constitution
Yang tonifying combination: Dang Shen, Bai Bian Dou (White Hyacinth Bean), Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berry), Fu Ling (Poria), Jin Ying Zi (Cherokee Rose), Shan Yu Rou (Cornelian Cherry), He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti), Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root), He Tao Ren (Walnut).
03For Qi and Blood Deficiency Constitution
Qi and blood tonifying combination: Dang Shen, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Sha Ren (Amomum), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort), Sang Shen (Mulberry), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Hong Zao (Red Date), Hei Mu Er (Black Fungus).
Classic Combinations of Dang Shen and Suitable Groups1. Dang Shen + Huang Qi: Tonifies Middle Qi and Enhances Immunity
Dosage: 10g each of Dang Shen and Huang Qi, decocted or steeped in hot water as a tea.
Suitable for: Individuals with insufficient middle Qi, dry cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and low immunity.
2. Dang Shen + Lian Zi: Regulates Spleen and Stomach
Dosage: 10g of Dang Shen and 10g of Lian Zi, decocted, eat the lotus seeds, drink the soup, or steep in hot water repeatedly as tea.
Suitable for: Individuals with stomach issues, poor digestion, chronic diarrhea, or loose stools.
3. Dang Shen + Dang Gui: Activates Blood and Nourishes Liver Blood
Dosage: 10g of Dang Shen and 5g of Dang Gui, decocted or steeped in hot water as tea.
Suitable for: Individuals with blood stasis constitution, cardiovascular diseases, irregular menstruation, dizziness, and insomnia with vivid dreams.
4. Dang Shen + Long Yan Rou: Nourishes Both Qi and Blood, Nourishes Heart Blood
Dosage: 10g of Dang Shen and 8 pieces of Long Yan Rou, steeped in hot water as tea.
Suitable for: Individuals with insufficient heart blood, shallow sleep, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, elderly and weak individuals, and those with chronic illnesses.
5. Dang Shen + Mai Dong + Wu Wei Zi: Benefits Qi, Nourishes Yin, and Generates Fluids
Dosage: 9g of Dang Shen, 9g of Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), and 6g of Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), decocted.
Suitable for: Individuals who sweat easily, have weak limbs, poor spirit, dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dry mouth and throat, and poor appetite.
6. Dang Shen + Hong Zao: Nourishes Lung and Strengthens Spleen, Benefits Qi and Nourishes Blood
Dosage: 10g of Dang Shen and 4 pieces of Hong Zao, steeped in hot water as tea.
Suitable for: Individuals with fatigue, weakness, and drowsiness due to spleen and lung Qi deficiency.
Who Should Eat Dang Shen
(1) Individuals with weak constitution, insufficient Qi and blood, pale complexion, and those recovering from illness or childbirth should consume it;
(2) Individuals with spleen and stomach Qi deficiency, fatigue, weak limbs, poor appetite, loose stools, chronic diarrhea, insufficient lung Qi, cough with shortness of breath, weak constitution prone to colds;
(3) Individuals with Qi deficiency and blood loss should consume it;
(4) Individuals with chronic nephritis and proteinuria should consume it; those with chronic anemia, pale disease, leukemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, and rickets should also consume it.
(Warm Reminder: This article is for reference only. TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, and due to individual constitution differences, medication should be used cautiously. Please use under the guidance of a physician.)
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