————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water, which is a method that many people are not familiar with. Today, I will introduce the … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a medicinal herb that shares the same origin as food, known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi and blood. Nowadays, many people recognize the benefits of this herb and often add it to nourishing soups. Dang Shen has a pleasant taste, effective properties, and is safe for consumption, making … Read more
To prevent losing it next time! Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its ability to strengthen the spleen, tonify the middle, moisten the lungs, and replenish qi. It is also referred to as Shang Dang Ren Shen, Huang Shen, or Huang Dang. Codonopsis has a sweet flavor and a neutral … Read more
Click the blue text above “Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Museum” to follow Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used herb in health-preserving dishes, but how much do you know about it? Its name contains the character “shen,” which raises the question of whether it is related to Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Xi Yang … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water. However, many people are still unaware of the correct method for steeping Dang Shen in water. … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) and Ginseng (Ren Shen) both have qi-tonifying properties, but Ginseng is much stronger in this regard, while Codonopsis has a milder effect. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Ginseng can greatly replenish the original qi. Clinically, for patients with qi deficiency who are on the verge of collapse, experiencing confusion, profuse sweating, … 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
​ Effects and Functions of Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. It has a sweet taste, a neutral nature, and is associated with the Spleen and Lung meridians. It possesses the functions of tonifying the middle and benefiting Qi, strengthening the Spleen and … 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