In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two types of ginseng!1 The … Read more
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 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
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 (党参, Dǎngshēn) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. In ancient times, it was not distinguished from ginseng, with references suggesting that ginseng grows in the valleys of the Upper Party and Liaodong regions. Tao Hongjing stated: “The Upper Party is located in the southwest of Jizhou, and the current ones are long and … Read more
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Dangshen党参CODONOPSIS RADIX1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen, or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. from the family Campanulaceae. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and sun-dried. 【Characteristics】Dangshen is long cylindrical, slightly curved, 10-35 cm long, and … Read more
{} Click the blue text above to follow us Recently, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly announced the inclusion of nine substances, including Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche deserticola), Tie Pi Shi Hu (Dendrobium officinale), Xi Yang Shen (Panax quinquefolius), Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Ling Zhi … Read more
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
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