The Efficacy of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula): Tonifying Qi, Strengthening the Spleen and Lung, and Generating Fluids

The Efficacy of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula): Tonifying Qi, Strengthening the Spleen and Lung, and Generating Fluids

Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a traditional Chinese medicine that belongs to the category of Qi-tonifying herbs. It has a sweet flavor and a neutral nature, with effects that tonify Qi and essence, nourish blood and yin, generate fluids and quench thirst, and strengthen the spleen and heart. Using Dang Shen in medicinal preparations or … Read more

Introduction to Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

Introduction to Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

Dang Shen (党参) In the Taihang Mountain region, there is a local chronicle, “Qingliang Mountain Chronicle,” which records that after the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, all the trees in the Shangdang area were cut down. Ginseng grows in shaded areas, and without trees, ginseng lost its habitat, leading to a significant decrease in … Read more