Blood deficiency

Three Effective Remedies for Blood Nourishment to Keep You Energized and Radiant

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Three Effective Remedies for Blood Nourishment to Keep You Energized and Radiant

Blood Nourishing Agents Indications: Blood deficiency syndrome. Main Symptoms: Pale complexion, dizziness, pale lips and nails, palpitations, insomnia, pale tongue with thin pulse, or irregular menstruation in women, light flow with pale color, amenorrhea, etc. Commonly Used Herbs: Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa), Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora), Ejiao (Donkey-hide gelatin), Long … Read more

Important Considerations for Daily Blood Nourishment

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Important Considerations for Daily Blood Nourishment

It is often heard that some people complain, “I have eaten dozens of boxes of Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), but have not seen any effect; I have taken many blood-nourishing health products and Chinese herbs, yet I still have blood deficiency?” Today, I will discuss the important considerations for blood nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) … Read more

9 Effective Folk Remedies for Treating Anemia in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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9 Effective Folk Remedies for Treating Anemia in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Anemia, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qi Xue Xu (Qi and Blood Deficiency Anemia), is most commonly caused by nutritional deficiencies, which refer to a lack of essential materials needed for hematopoiesis in the bone marrow. Treatment can involve supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron supplements.Iron-deficiency anemia is a common type … Read more

Understanding Codonopsis: The Lesser-Known Ginseng

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Understanding Codonopsis: The Lesser-Known Ginseng

Do You Really Know Codonopsis? Codonopsis, named after its origin in the Shangdang region, is considered the finest among its kind. To distinguish it from other varieties, the Codonopsis produced in the southeastern Shanxi province (ancient Shangdang region) is commonly referred to as Lu Codonopsis. Other classifications include Bai Tiao Codonopsis, Chuan Codonopsis, Dong Codonopsis, … Read more

Who Should Not Consume Codonopsis? Effects and Suitable Groups for Codonopsis

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Who Should Not Consume Codonopsis? Effects and Suitable Groups for Codonopsis

To prevent difficulty in finding this next time Codonopsis (Dang Shen) refers to the plant Codonopsis and its medicinal materials. There are about 40 species of Codonopsis worldwide, with approximately 39 species in China, of which 21 are medicinal and 4 are varieties. The medicinal Codonopsis is the dried root of the perennial herbaceous plants … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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The Efficacy and Functions of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a herb included in the “Chinese Pharmacopoeia,” derived from the dried roots of plants in the Campanulaceae family, such as Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, or Codonopsis lanceolata. Codonopsis is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, possessing the ability to tonify the middle and benefit qi, strengthen the spleen, and nourish … Read more

Insufficient Qi and Blood: The Key Role of Dang Shen in Nourishing Qi and Blood

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Insufficient Qi and Blood: The Key Role of Dang Shen in Nourishing Qi and Blood

Click the blue text above to follow「Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine」 Pharmacy Department, Xi Xiaohu Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Dang Shen is neutral in nature and has a sweet flavor, entering the Spleen (Pi) and Lung (Fei) meridians, it tonifies the middle and benefits Qi, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Ginseng … Read more

Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula): Strengthening the Spleen and Lung, Nourishing Blood and Generating Fluids

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Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula): Strengthening the Spleen and Lung, Nourishing Blood and Generating Fluids

Alias: Lu Dang Shen, Wen Dang, Chao Dang Shen, He Shen, Ye Tai Dang, Zhong Ling Cao, Shang Dang Shen, Shi Tou Shen, Fang Feng Dang Shen, Huang Shen Taste and Properties: Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature. Meridian Affinity: Spleen and Lung meridians. Applicable Constitutions: Qi deficiency, blood deficiency constitution. Effects and Functions of … Read more

Daily Herb: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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Daily Herb: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

【Source Collection】 This product is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), also known as Codonopsis tangshen or Codonopsis lanceolata. It is harvested in autumn and dried. It is used raw. 【Main Components】 Mainly contains carbohydrates: inulin, fructose, glucose, and Codonopsis polysaccharides. Glycosides: syringin, Codonopsis saponins I, II, III, IV. Triterpenoid … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

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A Comprehensive Guide to Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

Dang Shen Encyclopedia 【Source】 The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dang Shen, Suhua Dangshen, or Chuan Dangshen. 【Related Names】 Dong Dang, Tai Dang, Lu Dang, Kou Dang. 【Properties and Channels】 Sweet, neutral. Enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. 【Characteristics】 Dang Shen is sweet and nourishing, neither drying nor greasy, and … Read more