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The Synergy of Food and Medicine: Strengthening the Spleen and Nourishing the Lungs

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The Synergy of Food and Medicine: Strengthening the Spleen and Nourishing the Lungs

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

Understanding Codonopsis: A Comprehensive Guide to Dang Shen

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Understanding Codonopsis: A Comprehensive Guide to Dang Shen

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

Knowledge of Ginseng Part Seven – The Effects and Usage of Codonopsis

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Knowledge of Ginseng Part Seven - The Effects and Usage of Codonopsis

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

Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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Common Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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

The Great Effects of Small Herbs: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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The Great Effects of Small Herbs: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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

Cultivation Techniques of Codonopsis (A Must-Read for Planting)

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Cultivation Techniques of Codonopsis (A Must-Read for Planting)

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

Daily Learning of Chinese Herbs: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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Daily Learning of Chinese Herbs: Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

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

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

The Efficacy and Uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Its Consumption Methods and Contraindications, and Suitable Populations

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The Efficacy and Uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Its Consumption Methods and Contraindications, and Suitable Populations

The efficacy and uses of Codonopsis (Dang Shen), its consumption methods and contraindications, and suitable populations. Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a traditional Chinese medicine that can strengthen the spleen and replenish the middle, moisten the lungs, and tonify qi. It is also known as Shang Dang Ren Shen, Huang Shen, and Huang Dang. Codonopsis has … Read more