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
Ginseng (Ren Shen) is a perennial herb that prefers shady environments. Its leaves lack stomata and palisade tissue, making it unable to retain moisture; temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius can scorch the leaves, with a density of 0.7-0.8. It typically flowers in three years and bears fruit in five to six years, with flowering occurring … Read more
Since ancient times, Ren Shen (Ginseng) has been regarded as a top-tier tonic, a truly precious medicinal material, ranking among the nine great herbs. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing describes Ren Shen as: “tonifying the five organs, calming the spirit, stopping palpitations, dispelling evil qi, brightening the eyes, and enhancing intelligence.” The Ben Cao … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) belongs to the Araliaceae family and is a perennial herb. Other names include: Ren Jie, Gui Gai, Huang Shen, Yu Jing, Xue Shen, Tu Jing, Di Jing, Jin Jing Yu Lan, Hai Er Shen, Bang Chui. It is distributed in China, Russia, and Korea; in China, it is found in the eastern … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help When Sick Ginseng is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing, classified as a superior herb. Its original name is Ren Shen (人参, pronounced as shēn). Overview: Ginseng is one of the precious medicinal … Read more