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 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
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
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
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
【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. 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
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture has a long history. Since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food as medicine,” which holds that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and treating diseases. In recent … Read more
Effects, Functions, and Contraindications of Codonopsis (Dang Shen) and Its Consumption Methods Codonopsis, also known as Dang Shen, is referred to by various names including 防党 (Fang Dang), 防党参 (Fang Dang Shen), 潞党参 (Lu Dang Shen), 西潞党 (Xi Lu Dang), 西党参 (Xi Dang Shen), 东党 (Dong Dang), 台党参 (Tai Dang Shen), 上党 (Shang Dang), 白条党 … Read more
Starting today, the Chinese herbal medicine cultural team will organize thousands of Chinese herbs and categorize them for everyone. Please look forward to daily sharing of one herb, presented with rich images and videos for your learning and enjoyment. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the … Read more