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
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a medicinal and edible herb with significant usage in both fields. How can we distinguish the quality? What are the origins of Codonopsis, and how can we differentiate them? Why does the patterned Codonopsis have a unique milky fragrance? With these questions in mind, let’s explore Codonopsis. 1 How to Distinguish … Read more
🌸Daily Learning of a Chinese Herb: Dang Shen (Codonopsis) Mnemonic: Dang Shen (Codonopsis) is sweet and neutral, tonifying the spleen and lungs, benefiting qi, stabilizing collapse, and generating fluids and blood. Functions and Indications: Tonifies the middle, benefits qi, strengthens the spleen and lungs, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Dang Shen (Codonopsis) is a traditional … Read more
The Efficacy and Uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen)： Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is the root of several plants in the Campanulaceae family, including common codonopsis, smooth-flowered codonopsis, Sichuan codonopsis, tubular-flowered codonopsis, globular-flowered codonopsis, and gray-haired codonopsis. Codonopsis has the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, and benefiting qi and fluids. It is primarily used … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China. Historically, the best quality Codonopsis was produced in the Shangdang region of Shanxi, known for its ability to tonify the middle and augment qi, strengthen the spleen, and benefit the lungs. Modern research indicates that Codonopsis enhances immunity, dilates blood vessels, lowers blood … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The root of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its nourishing properties. It is also a health food that can strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhancing overall vitality. Today, we will introduce the benefits and effects of Dang Shen root, as well as its side effects and contraindications. … Read more
The seed propagation of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) must use fresh seeds from the current year, as the germination rate of seeds from the previous year is extremely low. The pre-sowing seed treatment method is as follows: Remove impurities and empty seeds from the selected Dang Shen seeds; if irrigation is available, direct sowing can … Read more
【Codonopsis (Dang Shen)】 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Codonopsis (Dang Shen) has a sweet flavor and a neutral nature. It has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting Qi, quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs, nourishing blood, and generating fluids. It is used for conditions such as spleen and lung … Read more
Medicinal Plant Cultivation of Codonopsis Codonopsis (Scientific name: Codonopsis pilosula, Root of Pilose Asiabell, Pilose Asiabell Root, Moderate Asiabell Root, Szechwan Tangshen Root) is a herb listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The herb is derived from the dried roots of the Campanulaceae family plants such as Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis tangshen, or Codonopsis lanceolata. Codonopsis has … Read more
Codonopsis CODONOPSIS RADIX Source: The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., or its varieties such as Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Alias: Lu Dangshen, Shang Dangshen, Dongdang, Liao Dang, Zhong Lingcao. Functions and Indications: Strengthens the spleen … Read more